2. Ima Speedin puts the pedal to the metal and increases her speed as follows: 0 mi/hr at 0 seconds; 10 mi/hr at 1 second; 20 mi/hr at 2 seconds; 30 mi/hr at 3 seconds; and 40 mi/hr at 4 seconds. What is the acceleration of Ima's car?

2. Ima Speedin puts the pedal to the metal and increases her speed as follows: 0 mi/hr at 0 seconds; 10 mi/hr at 1 second; 20 mi/hr at 2 seconds; 30 mi/hr at 3 seconds; and 40 mi/hr at 4 seconds. What is the acceleration of Ima's car?

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College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: A car is traveling at a speed of 33 m/s. (a) What is its speed in kilometers per hour? (b) Is it...

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