A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds.

What is its acceleration during this time interval?

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Lukas Kirk

28 July, 02:10

A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds.

What is its acceleration during this time interval?

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Leyla Hutchinson · Answer 1

Initial speed, v₁ = 15 m/s

Final speed, v₂ = 25 m/s

Duration of the acceleration, t = 4 s

Calculate the acceleration.

a = (v₂ - v₁) / t

= (25-15 m/s) / (4 s)

= 2.5 m/s²

Answer: 2.5 m/s²

A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds.What is its acceleration during this time interval?

A dragster going 15m/s increases its velocity to 25 m/s north in 4 seconds.

What is its acceleration during this time interval?