Question

If a motorcyclist accelerates from rest to 40 m/s in 8 seconds, what is their acceleration?

Answer 1

5 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

v₀ = 0 m/s

v = 40 m/s

t = 8 s

Find: a

a = (v − v₀) / t

a = (40 m/s − 0 m/s) / 8 s

a = 5 m/s²