What constant acceleration, in m/s^2, must a car have to go from 0 to 60mph in 10s?

Question

What constant acceleration, in m/s^2, must a car have to go from 0 to 60mph in 10s?

Answer 1

Use the formula

 

a = (v_F - v_i) / t

 

where:

a = acceleration

v_F = final velocity

v_i = initial velocity

t = time

 

Known:

v_i = 0 mph = 0 m/s

v_F = 60 mph = 26.82 m/s

t = 10 s

 

Plug in these known values with the appropriate units into the formula to solve for a.  This will give you the acceleration.