Choose all that apply. An object accelerates if it:
Question 4
4.
A ski jumper starts at the top of a ski jump from a standstill and in 6 seconds reaches a speed of 26 m/s [90 kph] just before take-off. What is the acceleration of the ski jumper?
Be sure to show: formula, substitution with units, final answer with units.
Question 5
5.
A horse and its rider approach a jump in the ring. The horse suddenly refuses to jump and slows down from 10 m/s to 0 m/s at a rate of 2.5 m/s2. Fortunately, the rider holds on and is not thrown off! How long did it take for the horse to stop?
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Question 6
6.
A downhill skier races downhill at a rate of 22 m/s. When she enters the steepest section of the course her speed increases for 5 seconds at a rate of 1.6 m/s2. What is her final speed?
Be sure to show: formula, substitution with units, final answer with units.
Question 7
7.
The Porsche Cayenne turbo can go from 0km/h to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. What is its acceleration? Note that units will be km/hr/s.
Be sure to show: formula, substitution with units, final answer with units.
a bumper car moving at a constant speed in straight line