Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 2 - Motion Along a Straight Line - Problems - Page 38: 88b

Answer

1.667 m/$s^{2}$

Work Step by Step

We use the formula $v_{f}=v_{o}+at$. Using the values from answer (a) and the given values, $15=5+a(6)$ Now, solving for $a$: $15=5+a(6)$ $15-5=6a$ $10=6a$ $1.667=a$ $a=1.667$
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