Answer to Question #242838 in Physics for Kristine

Question #242838

An automobile is traveling with a velocity of 50 𝑓𝑡/𝑠. Its brakes are suddenly applied. If, after 5 seconds, the automobile comes to a stop, what is its acceleration?

Expert's answer

The acceleration is

"a=\\frac{\\Delta v}{t}=10\\text{ ft\/s}^2."

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