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Q.2 A ship is moving at a speed of 56 km/hr. One second later it is moving at 58 km/hr. What is its acceleration ? (1) 7000 km/hr² (3) 7200 km/hr² (2) 6000 km/hr² (4) none of these

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A ship is moving at a speed of 56 km/hr. One
second later it is moving at 58 km/hr. What is
its acceleration?
(1) 7000 km/hr²
(3) 7200 km/hr²
(2) 6000 km/hr²
(4) none of these

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