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    Jun 11, 2012, 12:02 PM
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    A car went from zero to 26.8 m/s (60 mi/h) in 3.275 s. find the magnitude of the car's acceleration.
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    Jun 11, 2012, 12:06 PM
    The definition of acceleration is change in velocity per unit time. So:



    You've been given values for the change in velocity (26.8m/s) and time (3.275 s). So turn on your calculator and plug away!
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