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  • Comparing Accelerations: 25-30 km/h vs. 96-100 km/h - Which is Faster?
    Here's how to determine which acceleration is greater:

    Understanding Acceleration

    Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. It's calculated as:

    * Acceleration (a) = (Final Velocity (vf) - Initial Velocity (vi)) / Time (t)

    The Problem

    We are given two scenarios with different initial and final velocities, but the time is the same in both. To compare the accelerations, we need to focus on the change in velocity.

    Comparing the Changes in Velocity

    * Scenario 1: Change in velocity = 30 km/h - 25 km/h = 5 km/h

    * Scenario 2: Change in velocity = 100 km/h - 96 km/h = 4 km/h

    Conclusion

    Since the time is the same in both scenarios, the acceleration is greater in the scenario where the change in velocity is greater. Therefore, the acceleration from 25 km/h to 30 km/h is greater than the acceleration from 96 km/h to 100 km/h.

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