Acceleration Is Sometimes Expressed in Multiples of G,where $g = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Acceleration is sometimes expressed in multiples of g,where $g = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$ is the acceleration of an object when it is in the state of free fall.In a car crash,the car's forward velocity may go from $29 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ to $0 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ in $0.15 \mathrm {~s}$ How many g's are experienced,on average,by the driver?

• A)20 g
• B)14 g
• C)24 g
• D)26 g

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