Acertain car is capable of accelerating at a rate of 0.60 m/s^2. how long does it take for this car to go from a speed of 55mi/h to a speed of 60 mi/h?
i know the answer is 3.7seconds! i am just confused on the steps to get the answer.

This car needs 3.7 seconds to go from a speed of 55 mi/h to a speed of 60 mi/h.

Acceleration is rate of change of velocity.

a = acceleration ( m/s² )

v = final velocity ( m/s )

u = initial velocity ( m/s )

t = time taken ( s )

d = distance ( m )

Let us now tackle the problem !

Given:

Acceleration = a = 0.60 m/s²

Initial Velocity = u = 55 mi/h = 24,5872 m/s

Final Velocity = v = 60 mi/h = 26,8224 m/s

Unknown:

Time Taken = t = ?

Solution:

Recall the formula for calculating acceleration as mentioned above.

Grade: High School

Subject: Physics

Chapter: Kinematics

Keywords: Velocity , Driver , Car , Deceleration , Acceleration , Obstacle , Speed , Time , Rate

this would be about 43%