Based on the information in the table, what is the acceleration of this object?

t(s) v(m/s)
0.0
9.0
1.0
4.0
2.0
-1.0
3.0
-6.0
A. -5.0 m/s2
B. -2.0 m/s2
C. 4.0 m/s2
D. 0.0 m/s2

Option A. –5 m/s²

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Initial velocity (v₁) = 9 m/s

Initial time (t₁) = 0 s

Final velocity (v₂) = –6 m/s

Final time (t₂) = 3 s

Acceleration (a) =?

Next, we shall determine the change in the velocity and time. This can be obtained as follow:

For velocity:

Initial velocity (v₁) = 9 m/s

Final velocity (v₂) = –6 m/s

Change in velocity (Δv) =?

ΔV = v₂ – v₁

ΔV = –6 – 9

ΔV = –15 m/s

For time:

Initial time (t₁) = 0 s

Final time (t₂) = 3 s

Change in time (Δt) =?

Δt = t₂ – t₁

Δt = 3 – 0

Δt = 3 s

Finally, we shall determine the acceleration of the object. This can be obtained as follow:

Change in velocity (Δv) = –15 m/s

Change in time (Δt) = 3 s

Acceleration (a) =?

a = Δv / Δt

a = –15 / 3

a = –5 m/s²

Thus, the acceleration of the object is

–5 m/s².

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