Question

An object is initially moving at an unknown velocity. It accelerates at a rate of 1.5m/s2 to a new velocity of 60 m/s in 25 s. What was the initial velocity?

Answer 1

Answer: 22.5 m/s

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Work Shown:

acceleration = ( finalVelocity - initialVelocity )/(change in time)

1.5 = (60 - x)/(25)

1.5*25 = 60-x

37.5 = 60-x

x = 60-37.5

x = 22.5

The initial velocity is 22.5 m/s