Question

A racecar driver steps on the gas, and his racecar travels 20 meters in 2 seconds starting from rest. The acceleration of the racecar is:_______

Answer 1

Answer:

2.5m/s^2

Explanation:

Step one:

given

distance = 20meters

time = 2 seconds

initial velocity u= 0m/s

let us solve for the final velocity

velocity = distance/time

velocity= 20/2

velocity= 10m/s

$v^2=u^2+2as\\\\10^2=0^2+2*a*20\\\\100=40a$

divide both sides by 40

$a= 100/40\\\\a=10/4\\\\a= 5/2\\\\a= 2.5m/s^2$