A Particle Moving with a Constant Acceleration Has a Velocity

question 14

Multiple Choice

A particle moving with a constant acceleration has a velocity of 20 cm/s when its position is x = 10 cm.Its position 7.0 s later is x = -30 cm.What is the acceleration of the particle?

• A)-7.3 cm/s²
• B)-8.9 cm/s²
• C)-11 cm/s²
• D)-15 cm/s²
• E)-13 cm/s²

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Definitions:

Vascular Strand

Tissue in plants that contains xylem and phloem, responsible for the transportation of water, nutrients, and sugars.

Stem Tissue

The supportive and conductive tissues in the stem of a plant, responsible for transporting nutrients and water throughout the plant.

Whisk Ferns

Primitive, seedless vascular plants belonging to the genus Psilotum, characterized by their simple, whisk-like appearance without true leaves or roots.

Dichotomous Branching

A form of plant or fungal growth where branches repeatedly divide into two parts, leading to a 'Y'-shaped pattern.