The space shuttle is accelerated off its launch pad to a velocity of 525 m/s in 18.0 seconds.

What is its average acceleration?

Answer: 29.17m/s^2

Explanation:

Given the following:

Velocity = 525 m/s

Time = 18 seconds

Acceleration = change in Velocity with time

Using the motion equation:

v = u + at

Where v = final Velocity

u = Initial Velocity and t = time

Plugging our values

525 = 0 + a * 18

525 = 18 (a)

a = 525 / 18

a = 29.166666

a = 29.17 m/s^2