A truck has an initial velocity of 10 m/s. After 5 seconds, its final velocity is 20 m/s. Calculate its acceleration. a.) 12 m/s^2 b.) 10 m/s^2 c.) 5 m/s^2 d.) 2 m/s^2
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The change in velocity is final velocity minus initial velocity. So, the change in velocity is 20 m/s - 10 m/s = 10 m/s. The time is 5 seconds. So, the acceleration is 10 m/s / 5 s = 2 m/s^2. Show more…
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