Question

OC -5.9 m/s

2. A driver of a car traveling at 15.0 m/s applies the brakes, causing a
uniform acceleration of -2.0 m/s". How long does it take the car to
accelerate to a final speed of 10.0 m/s?​

Answer 1

2.5 s

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for acceleration is ;

a= v₂-v₁ / t

where ;

a= acceleration = -2 m/s²

v₂= final velocity = 10 m/s

v₁ = initial velocity = 15 m/s

t= time taken for the car to accelerate = ?

Applying the values in the formula as;

a= v₂-v₁ / t

-2 = 10 - 15 / t

-2t = -5

t= -5/ -2

t= 5/2 = 2.5 s