Question
A body moves in such a way that its velocity increases by 4 m/s every second. Its acceleration is ___ m/s2.
Hint:
Acceleration = Change in velocity / time taken.
The correct answer is: 4
As the velocity is increasing by 4ms-1
Therefore, change in velocity = 4ms-1
Time taken = 1s
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