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A car speeds up from rest to +20 m/s in 4 s. What is its acceleration?
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A car speeds up from rest to +20 m/s in 4 s. What is its acceleration?

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5m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration = (Final velocity - initial velocity) ÷ Time taken

Acceleration = ( 20m/s - 0m/s) ÷ 4s

Acceleration = 20m/s ÷ 4s

Acceleration = 5m/s²

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