Answer to Question #343793 in Physics for NICK

Question

The velocity of a train changes from 0 to 60km/hr in 20 seconds. Assuming that it is

uniformly accelerated, what is the acceleration in m/s2?

Answer 1

$$a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}=\frac{60\div 3.6-0}{20}=0.83\:\rm m/s^2$$