In physics, acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of a body changes with time. For example, an object such as a car that starts from a full stop, then travels in a straight line at increasing speed, is accelerating in the direction of travel. If the car changes direction at constant speed, there is strictly speaking an acceleration, although not described as such; passengers in the car will experience a force pushing them back into their seats in linear acceleration, and a sideways force on changing direction. If the speed of the car decreases, or decelerates, mathematically it is acceleration in the opposite direction.
The formula for acceleration = A = (Vf – V0)/t and is measured in meters per second2. Here is a typical question:
A car starts from standing top and in 10 seconds is travelling 20/meters per second. What is the acceleration?
a. 0.5 m/sec2
b. 1.5 m/sec2
c. 1 m/sec2
d. 2 m/sec2
The formula for acceleration = A = (Vf – V0)/t
so A = (20 m/sec – 0 m/sec)/10 sec = 2 m/sec2
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A rocket travels 3000 meters in 5 seconds. How fast is it travelling?
a. 100 m/sec
b. 200 m/sec
c. 500 m/sec
d. 600 m/sec
Answer: C
speed = (total distance traveled)/(total time taken)
3000/5 = 600 meters per second.
for the above equation sample, I believe the Answer should be D and not C
Can you explain #4?
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