Question
A car moving at a velocity of 76 m/s decreases its velocity uniformly to 6 m/s in 10 s. Work out its acceleration with a proper sign.
- +7.5 m/s2
- + 5.5 m/s2
- -7 m/s2
- -5.5 m/s2
Hint:
If the direction of acceleration is opposite to the direction of the velocity of an object then acceleration will be negative.
The correct answer is: -7 m/s2
Given:
Initial velocity (u) = 76ms-1
Final velocity (v) = 6ms-1
Time taken (t) = 10s
Acceleration (a) = ?
Formula used:
v = u + at
Solution:
6 = 76 + a 10
Answer:
Acceleration of car is -7ms-2
Negative acceleration is also known as deceleration.
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