Question

The Chevy Corvette Z06 is claimed to accelerate from a standing start to 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds. Estimate its acceleration in m/s2 during these 3 seconds (closest answer).

Answer 1

The acceleration of Chevy Corvette is
`8.94\ m/s^2`.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Initial speed of Chevy Corvette Z06, u = 0 (it starts from rest)

Final speed of Chevy Corvette Z06, v = 60 mph

1 mph = 0.44704 m/s

60 mph = 26.82 m/s

Time, t = 3 seconds

We need to find the acceleration of Chevy Corvette. The rate of change of velocity is called acceleration of an object. It is given by :

`a=(v-u)/(t)`

`a=(v)/(t)`

`a=(26.82\ m/s)/(3\ s)`

`a=8.94\ m/s^2`

So, the acceleration of Chevy Corvette is
`8.94\ m/s^2`. Hence, this is the required solution.