A glider’s velocity is recorded as at and at

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A glider’s velocity is recorded as 4.20 m ⁣/ ⁣s4.20\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s} at t=2.00 st=2.00\,\text{s} and 4.44 m ⁣/ ⁣s4.44\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s} at t=2.04 st=2.04\,\text{s}. Determine the glider’s instantaneous acceleration at approximately t=2.02 st=2.02\,\text{s}. Include units.

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