A motorcyclist moving with an initial velocity of 8.0 m/s undergoes a constant acceleration for 3.0seconds, at which time his velocity are 17 m/s. Its acceleration is _____. a. 3.0 m/s b. 2.5 m/s c. 1.2 m/s d. 5.1 m/s

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A motorcyclist moving with an initial velocity of 8.0 m/s undergoes a constant acceleration for 3.0seconds, at which time his velocity are 17 m/s. Its acceleration is _____.

a. 3.0 m/s

b. 2.5 m/s

c. 1.2 m/s

d. 5.1 m/s

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