The car is initially traveling north at 17.7 m/s, and after 12 s, its velocity is 14.1 m/s, still due north. This means that the direction of the car has not changed, so we can already say that the direction of the acceleration is north (if the magnitude of the acceleration is positive) or south (if the magnitude of the acceleration is negative).
To find the magnitude of the average acceleration, we must calculate the ratio between the change in velocity and the time taken:

Since the acceleration is negative, it means it is in the opposite direction to the motion of the car, therefore south. Therefore, the correct answer is
b) 0.30 m/s2, south
The amount of work done by the student in carrying the backpack is 30.6 J
<h3>Definition of workdone </h3>
Workdone is defined as the product of force and distance moved in the direction of the force.
Work done (Wd) = Force (F) × distance (d)
Wd = Fd
Also,
Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a)
F = ma
Therefore,
Wd = (ma) × d
With the above formula, we can obtain the work done by the student.
<h3>How to determine the Workdone </h3>
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
- Mass (m) = 12 Kg
- Acceleration (a) = 0.51 m/s²
- Distance (d) = 5 m
- Workdone (Wd) =?
Wd = (ma) × d
Wd = 12 × 0.51 × 5
Wd = 30.6 J
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