Question

A train accelerates at -1.5 m/s2 for 10 seconds. If the train had an initial

speed of 32 m/s, what is its new speed?
A. 17 m/s
B. 15 m/s
C. 47 m/s
D. 32 m/s

Answer 1

17 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Using formula a = (v-u) /t

acceleration a = -1.5 m/s2

final velocity v = unknown

initial velocity u = 32 m/s

time t = 10s

-1.5 = (v-32)/10

-15 = v - 32

-15 + 32 = v

v = 17 m/s