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A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds. What is its acceleration during this time interval?
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A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds.

What is its acceleration during this time interval?

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Initial speed, v₁ = 15 m/s
Final speed, v₂ = 25 m/s
Duration of the acceleration, t = 4 s

Calculate the acceleration.
a = (v₂ - v₁)/t
= (25-15 m/s)/(4 s)
= 2.5 m/s²

Answer: 2.5 m/s²
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