Answer to Question #293369 in Physics for Thalia

Question #293369

Dean is slowing down on his skateboards. He starts at a speed of 5.5 m/s and

slows to 1.0 m/s over a time of 3.0 seconds. What is Dean's acceleration?

Expert's answer

The acceleration is the change in speed, or

"a=(5.5-1)\/3=1.5\\text{ m\/s}^2."

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