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What is an object’s acceleration if it is moving at 30 m/s and comes to a stop in 5 s?

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Answer: -6 m/s^2

Explanation: The initial velocity (u) of the object is 30 m/s and the final velocity (v) is 0 m/s. The time taken (t) is 5 s.

The acceleration (a) can be calculated using the formula:

a = (v - u) / t

Substituting the values:

a = (0 - 30) / 5

a = -30 / 5

a = -6 m/s^2

Therefore, the object's acceleration is -6 m/s^2 (negative because it is decelerating or slowing down).

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