A Ball Is Set in Motion Down a Constant Slope

question 142

Multiple Choice

A ball is set in motion down a constant slope. At a certain point in its descent, the ball is rolling at 16 m/s and accelerates to 32 m/s in 8 seconds. How fast is the acceleration?

• A)2 m/s
• B)-2 m/s
• C)2 m/s²
• D)-2 m/s²

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