The velocity of a truck changes form 3 m/s to 5 m/s in 5s. What is the acceleration in m/s^2?

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Editor">Editor Staff asked 1 year ago

The velocity of a truck changes form 3 m/s to 5 m/s in 5s. What is the acceleration in m/s^2?
 
(a) 0.4
 
(b) 0.5
 
(c) 4.0
 
(d) 5.0
 
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Editor">Editor Staff answered 1 year ago

Right choice is (b) 0.5
 
Easiest explanation: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Here, the velocity changes form 3 m/s to 5 m/s in 5s. Hence, acceleration = (5-3)/5 = 0.4 m/s^2.


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