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A sports car accelerates from rest to 95 km/h in 6.2 s. What is its average accleration in m/s²?

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Final answer:

The average acceleration of the sports car is 4.25 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the average acceleration of the sports car, we need to convert the initial and final velocities to m/s. Given that the car accelerates from rest (0 km/h) to 95 km/h in 6.2 s, we can use the formula:
Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time Taken

Converting the velocities to m/s:
Initial Velocity = 0 km/h = 0 m/s
Final Velocity = 95 km/h = 95 * (1000 / 3600) = 26.39 m/s

Plugging in the values:
Acceleration = (26.39 m/s - 0 m/s) / 6.2 s = 4.25 m/s²

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