A driver decreases the speed of a car from 25 m/s to 10 m/s in 5 seconds . Find the acceleration of the car.

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A = (final velocity-initial velocity)/time
(ie). a=(v-u)/t

=> (10-25)/5
= -15/5
= -3m/s²

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A driver decreases the speed of a car from 25 m/s to 10 m/s in 5 seconds . Find the acceleration of the car.

A = (final velocity-initial velocity)/time (ie). a=(v-u)/t => (10-25)/5 = -15/5 = -3m/s² Hope it helps

A = (final velocity-initial velocity)/time
(ie). a=(v-u)/t

=> (10-25)/5
= -15/5
= -3m/s²

Hope it helps