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An object travels 8 meters in the 1st second of travel, 8 meters again during the 2nd second of travel, and 8 meters again during the 3rd second. Its acceleration is

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Answer:

0 m/s^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Use a formula to answer the question

d = r * t

The object is not changing speed at any time, or if it is we are not told. The rate is the speed.

8 = r * 1 second

8 m/sec = r

The initial speed is 8 and the final rate is 8. There is no change. So when you use this formula

a = (vf - vi)/t we get a = (8 - 8)/1 = 0

There is no acceleration because there is no change in speed.

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