Question

A satellite’s speed is

5,000 m/s. After 1 min, it is 10,000 m/s.
What is the satellite’s acceleration?

Answer 1

Acceleration = (change in speed) / (time for the change)

Change in speed = (10,000 m/s) - (5,000 m/s)

Change in speed = 5,000 m/s

Time for the change = 1 minute

Time for the change = 60 sec

Acceleration = (5,000 m/s) / (60 s)

Acceleration = 83-1/3 m/s²