Solving for average acceleration.

In summary, average acceleration is a measure of how much an object's velocity changes over a certain amount of time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time it took to occur. It can be calculated by using the formula: a = (vf - vi) / t, where a is the average acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the time interval. The units for average acceleration are meters per second squared (m/s^2) in the metric system and feet per second squared (ft/s^2) in the imperial system. A positive average acceleration indicates that the object is speeding up, while a negative average acceleration indicates that the object is slowing down. Average acceleration is
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Homework Statement



A car initially moving at 12 m/s [E 30o N] accelerates until it reaches a final velocity of 10 m/s [E]. What was the average acceleration of the car?

I couldn't attempt anything. There isn't any magnitude given save for velocity, so I have no clue how to solve this, and whether it's even possible.
 
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you can't tell the avarage acceleration if you don't know in how much time the car decelerate from 12 to 10 m/s.
 
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I understand your confusion. In order to solve for average acceleration, we need to know the initial and final velocities, as well as the time it took to change from one velocity to the other. In this case, we have the initial and final velocities, but we are missing the time component. Without knowing the time, we cannot accurately calculate the average acceleration. It is important to always have all necessary information before attempting to solve a problem. In this case, we would need to gather more information in order to solve for average acceleration.
 

Related to Solving for average acceleration.

What is average acceleration?

Average acceleration is a measure of how much an object's velocity changes over a certain amount of time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time it took to occur.

How is average acceleration calculated?

Average acceleration is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time. The formula for average acceleration is: a = (vf - vi) / t, where a is the average acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the time interval.

What are the units for average acceleration?

The units for average acceleration are meters per second squared (m/s^2) in the metric system and feet per second squared (ft/s^2) in the imperial system.

What does a positive or negative average acceleration indicate?

A positive average acceleration indicates that the object is speeding up, while a negative average acceleration indicates that the object is slowing down.

How is average acceleration used in real life?

Average acceleration is used in a variety of fields, including physics, engineering, and sports. In physics, it is used to calculate the motion of objects. In engineering, it is used to design and test products such as cars and airplanes. In sports, it is used to measure the performance of athletes, such as in track and field events.

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