Answer:
2.5m/s²
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the equation of motion S = ut + 1/2at² where;
S is the distance travelled = 20m
u is the initial velocity = 0m/s (car starts from rest)
a is the acceleration = ?
t is the time taken = 4s
To get the acceleration of the car, we will substitute the given parameters into the given equation.
S = ut + 1/2at²
20 = 0(4)+1/2a(4)²
20 = 0+ a/2*16
20 = 8a
divide both sides by 8
20/8 = 8a/8
20/8 = a
a = 20/8
a = 2.5m/s²
Hence the acceleration of the car is 2.5m/s²
