A train, initially moving at 12 m/s, speeds on to 36 m/s in 120 seconds. What is its acceleration?

Ralbatross asked Feb 4, 2022

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Ralbatross asked Feb 4, 2022

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Answer:

0.2 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

acceleration formula is given by the difference in velocities over the time

hence final velocity - intial velocity / time

= 36-12/120

=0.2m/s²

Sunflame answered Feb 11, 2022

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