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How do you find the acceleration of you have from where it starts to a constant speed in a certain amount of time

For example: goes from 0 m/s to 10 m/s in 5.0s

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Basic basic basic, fundamental, elementary, and basic.
Please memorize this definition of acceleration:

Acceleration = (change in speed) divided by (time for the change) .

For example: Goes from 0 m/s to 10 m/s in 5.0 sec.

Change in speed = (10 - 0) = +10 m/s
Time for the change = 5.0 sec.

Acceleration = (+10 m/s) / (5.0sec) = +2 m/s² .
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