Understanding the Concepts

* Acceleration: The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

* Uniform Acceleration: Acceleration that is constant and in a single direction.

Formula

The formula for acceleration is:

acceleration (a) = (final velocity (v) - initial velocity (u)) / time (t)

Given Information

* Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s (starts from rest)

* Final velocity (v) = 24 m/s

* Time (t) = 2.95 s

Calculation

1. Substitute the values into the formula:

a = (24 m/s - 0 m/s) / 2.95 s

2. Solve for acceleration:

a = 24 m/s / 2.95 s

a ≈ 8.14 m/s²

Answer

The magnitude of the car's acceleration is approximately 8.14 meters per second squared (m/s²).