Physics

Problem

A particle moving along a straight line with uniform acceleration travels

24\,\text{m}

in the first

3\,\text{s}

and

40\,\text{m}

in the next

2\,\text{s}

. Determine its acceleration. a)

6.0\,\text{m/s}^2

4.8\,\text{m/s}^2

2.4\,\text{m/s}^2

5.1\,\text{m/s}^2