Question

A VW beetle goes from zero to 27m/s in 7.6 seconds. What is the acceleration?

Answer 1

Initial speed(u)=0m/s
Final speed(v)= 27m/s
Time(t)=7.6s
Use the equation of motion: v = u + at
27 = 0 + a(7.6)
27/7.6 = a
a = 3.55 m/s^2  (3 s.f)