Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Kinematics in One Dimension - Exercises and Problems - Page 60: 17

Answer

$a = -2.8~m/s^2$

Work Step by Step

$a = \frac{v^2-v_0^2}{2x}$ $a = \frac{(6.0~m/s)^2-(8.0~m/s)^2}{(2)(5.0~m)}$ $a = -2.8~m/s^2$ Magnitude = $ 2.8~m/s^2$
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