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A paperboy rode his bike at 10 m/s. After being chased by a dog for 5 seconds, he was traveling 16m/s. What is his acceleration?

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Answer:

1.2 m/s^2

Step-by-step explanation:

acceleration = change in velocity / change in time

= 6 m/s / 5 sec = 1.2 m/s^2

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