Define and calculate average acceleration What is the average acceleration of a car that starts from rest and reaches a velocity of 100 m/s in a time of 50 seconds? a. 2.00 m/s2 b. 50.0 m/s2 c. 5.00 m/s2 d. 5000 m/s2 e. 0.200 m/s2

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Define and calculate average acceleration

What is the average acceleration of a car that starts from rest and reaches a velocity of 100 m/s in a time of 50 seconds?

a.

2.00 m/s2

b.

50.0 m/s2

c.

5.00 m/s2

d.

5000 m/s2

e.

0.200 m/s2

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