The speed of an object moving forward a straight line changes from 20m/s to 21m/s in 2s. What is the average acceleration? (K) Question 5 options: 5m/s2 [down] 5m/s2 [backward] 5m/s2 [forward]

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The speed of an object moving forward a straight line changes from 20m/s to 21m/s in 2s. What is the average acceleration? (K)

 

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5m/s2 [down]

 

5m/s2 [backward]

 

5m/s2 [forward]

 

5m/s2 [up]

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