A certain car traveling in a straight line path has a velocity of + 10.0 m/s at some instant. after 3.00 s, its velocity is + 6.00 m/s. what is the average acceleration of the car during this time interval?

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Belen Davila

1 March, 16:58

A certain car traveling in a straight line path has a velocity of + 10.0 m/s at some instant. after 3.00 s, its velocity is + 6.00 m/s. what is the average acceleration of the car during this time interval?

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Kenna Robbins · Answer 1

The formula is:

v = v o + a t

6 = 10 + 3 * a

3 a = 10 - 6

a = 4 : 3

a = - 1.33 m/s² (because the car slows down)

Answer: The average acceleration of the car is - 1.33 m/s²