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document.write( "What is the greater acceleration rate? A runner who can go from 0 m/s to 12 m/s in 10.0 seconds, or a runner who can go from 0 mi/h to 18 mi/h in 10.0 seconds?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #277791 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the greater acceleration rate? A runner who can go from 0 m/s to 12 m/s in 10.0 seconds, or a runner who can go from 0 mi/h to 18 mi/h in 10.0 seconds? \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "Convert to get the same units. \n" ); document.write( "15 mph = 22 ft/sec = 6.7056 m/sec \n" ); document.write( "18 mph = 6.7056*18/15 = 8.04672 m/sec \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "12 m/sec is greater\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |