A car steadily increases its speed from 15 m/s to 37 m/s in 7 seconds. What is the car's acceleration?

Doliver asked Nov 22, 2022

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Doliver asked Nov 22, 2022

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

Change in speed = (37m/s - 15m/s) = 22 m/s

Acceleration = (22 m/s) / (7 sec)

Acceleration = 3.14 m/s²

Nathan Wall answered Nov 28, 2022

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