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14 April, 12:22

A car travelling at 45 mi/hr (20.1 m/s) comes to rest in 4 seconds. Find the acceleration of the car in m/s2.

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  1. 14 April, 12:49
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    Acceleration = (change in speed) / (time for the change)

    Change in speed = (speed at the end) minus (speed at the beginning)

    (0 - 20.1 m/s) = - 20.1 m/s

    Time for the change = 4 sec

    Acceleration = (-20.1 m/s) / (4 sec) = - 5.025 m/s²
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