Answer:
- 1.42m/s²
Explanation:
Acceleration is defined as the change in velocity of a body with respect to time.
Acceleration = change in velocity/time
Change in velocity = final velocity - initial velocity
Acceleration = final velocity - initial velocity/time
Since she slows her car from 14.0 to 5.5m/s in 6seconds,
Initial velocity = 14m/s
Final velocity = 5.5m/s
Time = 6seconds
Substituting in the given formula, we will have
Acceleration = 5.5 - 14/6
Acceleration = - 8.5/6
Acceleration = - 1.42m/s²
The negative acceleration shows that the car decelerates.
