Module 2 – Average Acceleration

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Table 1

Variable Quantity Value SI Unit
\( \Delta v = v_2 - v_1 \) change in velocity \( 30 - 0 \) \( m/s \)
\( \Delta t \) time to change velocity \( 7.0 \) \( s \)
\( \bar{a} = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} \) average acceleration ? \( m/s^2\)

Table 2

Variable Quantity Value SI Unit
\( \Delta v = v_2 - v_1 \) change in velocity \( 30 - 0 \) \( m/s \)
\( \Delta t \) time to change velocity \( 7.0 \) \( s \)
\( \bar{a} = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} \) average acceleration ? \( m/s^2\)