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What constant acceleration is required to increase the speed of a car from 27 mi/h to 53 mi/h in 3s?

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Answer:

8.87 m/s^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration is change in velocity over a change in time

27 to 53 = 26 m/s change in velocity

26 m/s / 3 s = 8.87 m /s^2

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