A Mouse Is Running Away from a Cat at a Speed

question 62

Multiple Choice

A mouse is running away from a cat at a speed of 0.75 m/s. At a distance of 1.25 m from his mouse hole, the mouse accelerates at a constant rate until he reaches his hole safely, 0.75 s later. What was the mouse's acceleration during the final 1.25 m of his escape?

• A) 1.8 m/s²
• B) 1.2 m/s²
• C) 4.8 m/s²
• D) 2.4 m/s²
• E) 6.4 m/s²

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