Answer:
a = -2.4 m/s²
Explanation:
Given,
The initial speed of the bus, u = 24 m/s
The final speed of bus, v = 12 m/s
Time taken to reach final speed is, t = 5.0 s
The acceleration of the body is given by the change in velocity by time
a = (v - u) / t
= (12 - 24) / 5
= -2.4 m/s²
The negative sign in the acceleration indicates that the bus is decelerating.
Therefore, the acceleration of the bus is, a = -2.4 m/s²
