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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A body moving with uniform acceleration has a velocity of 8.95 cm/s when its x coordinate is 2.76 cm. If its x coordinate 2.99 s later is −6.18 cm, what is the x-component of its acceleration? Answer in units of cm/s2

OpenStudy (john_es):

You should use the kinematic equation, \[x=x_0+v_0t+\frac{1}{2}at^2\] Do you know how to apply?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Just solve for a?

OpenStudy (john_es):

And t, you should have a system of equations with two variables.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But t is 2.99 so don't I just plug in that?

OpenStudy (john_es):

Sorry, t is given. XD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ha no problem :)

OpenStudy (john_es):

Only to check, my solution is -7.90 cm/s^2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is mine well, -7.9866

OpenStudy (john_es):

Perfect! ;)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol thank you

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