Question

Powerful sports cars can go from zero to 25 m/s (about 60 mph) in 6 seconds. What is the magnitude of the acceleration, including units

Answer 1

Answer:

The magnitude of the acceleration is 4.2 m/s²

Explanation:

Given;

initial velocity of the powerful sports car, u = 0

final velocity of the powerful sports car, v = 25 m/s

time of motion, t = 6 seconds

Acceleration = Δv / Δt

Δv is change in velocity

Δt is change in time

The magnitude of the acceleration of the powerful sports car during the motion is given by;

$a = \frac{v-u}{t}\\\\a = \frac{25-0}{6}\\\\a = 4.2 \ m/s^2$

Therefore, the magnitude of the acceleration is 4.2 m/s²