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A big truck moving along a straight line at a speed of 54 km/hr stop in 5 seconds after the breaks are applied
a) Find the acceleration, assuming it to be constant.

Respuesta :

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a = Δv ÷ t

t = 5 seconds

Δv = v2 - v1 

v2 = 0 m/s

v1 = 54 ÷ 3.6 =  15 m/s   ----> a = (0 - 15) ÷ 5 = -15 ÷ 5 = -3 m/s²