Car 1 accelerates from rest to a speed of 50 m/s in 4 seconds. Car 2 slams on its brakes and goes from 50 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Which car has a greater magnitude (size) of acceleration? Explain your answer.

Car 1 accelerates from rest to a speed of 50 m/s in 4 seconds. Car 2 slams on its brakes and goes from 50 m/s to rest in 4 seconds. Which car has a greater magnitude (size) of acceleration? Explain your answer.

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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