# physics

What is the magnitude of the average acceleration of a skier who, starting from rest, reaches a speed of 10.5 m/s when going down a slope for 3.18 s?

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1. a = ∆v/∆t = (10.5 m/s)/(3.18s) = 3.20 m/s^2

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