Question

An Indy-500 cars velocity increases from 4.0 m/s to 36 m/s over a 4.0 second period. What is the acceleration?

a) 32 m/s^2
b) 8 m/s^2
c) 7 m/s^2
d) 6 m/s^2

Answer 1

The acceleration of the Indy-500 car is 32 m/s^2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The average acceleration can be calculated using the formula:

acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time

Given that the initial velocity is 4.0 m/s, the final velocity is 36 m/s, and the time is 4.0 seconds, we can substitute these values into the formula:

acceleration = (36 m/s - 4.0 m/s) / 4.0 s = 32 m/s2

Therefore, the acceleration of the Indy-500 car is 32 m/s2 (option a).