SOLUTION: If the velocity of an object changes from 65 m/s to 98 m/s during a time interval of 12 s, what is the acceleration of the object? A. 5.42 m/s B. 13.58 m/s C. 2.75 m/s D

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: If the velocity of an object changes from 65 m/s to 98 m/s during a time interval of 12 s, what is the acceleration of the object? A. 5.42 m/s B. 13.58 m/s C. 2.75 m/s D      Log On


   

Question 1009395: If the velocity of an object changes from 65 m/s to 98 m/s during a time interval of 12 s, what is the acceleration of the object?

A. 5.42 m/s
B. 13.58 m/s
C. 2.75 m/s
D. 33 m/s
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Change in velocity = (final velocity) - (initial velocity)

Change in velocity = (98) - (65)

Change in velocity = 33

Divide this change in velocity by the change in time (12) to get the acceleration

33/12 = 2.75

Final Answer: 2.75 m/s^2