Question

a train is moving 35m/s to the east. it speeds up to 42 m/s east over the course of 40 seconds. what is the trains acceleration?​

Answer 1

0.175 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

v₀ = 35 m/s

v = 42 m/s

t = 40 s

Find: a

v = at + v₀

42 m/s = a (40 s) + 35 m/s

a = 0.175 m/s²