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A cyclist increases their velocity from 5 m/s to 15 m/s in 2 seconds. Calculate the time taken for this change in velocity Explain your answer using Acceleration and acceleration.
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Forces and motion
Question
A cyclist increases their velocity from 5 m/s to 15 m/s in 2 seconds. Calculate the time taken for this change in velocity Explain your answer using Acceleration and acceleration.
Answer
2 seconds
Explanation
A strong answer should address calculate time from change in velocity and acceleration directly. Use the context of Acceleration within Forces and motion, then state the relevant forces or motion reasoning with units where needed. The answer is correct when it names the key physics quantity, keeps speed and velocity distinct, and links the conclusion back to the approved learning objective.
Common mistake
Misusing the acceleration formula
Students often write t = Δv ÷ a instead of t = Δv ÷ a, but then treat a as a scalar without considering direction, leading to incorrect sign or magnitude for time
Remember that time is always positive; use the magnitude of acceleration and change in velocity, and apply the correct sign convention only when calculating velocity, not time.
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