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Learning Goal: To practice Problem-Solving Strategy 2.1 Motion with Constant Acceleration. Cheetahs, the fastest of the great cats, can reach 50.0 miles/hour in 2.22 s starting from rest. Assuming that they have constant acceleration throughout that time, find their acceleration in meters per second squared.

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Answer:

10m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

50m/hr to SI unit

= 50** 1.6*1000/3600= 22.2m/s

So

So a= v/t

So 22.2/2.2= 10m/s²

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