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It goes from 0 mph to 80 mph in 1.8 seconds

Acceleration = change in speed/time taken = (80 - 0)/1.8 mph per second = 44.4 mph per sec

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Q: If a roller coaster goes from zero to 80 miles per hour in 1.8 seconds what is its acceleration in miles per hour per second to the nearest tenth?
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