Answer to Question #341513 in Physics for Samantha

Question

Calculate the acceleration of Josh riding his bicycle in a straight line that speeds up from 4m/s to 6m/s in 5 seconds.

Answer 1

$$a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}=\rm\frac{6\: m/s-4\: m/s}{5\: s}=0.4\: m/s^2$$