Particals along a straight line

Confused_07

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Starting from rest, a particle confined to move along a straight line is accelerated at a rate of 5 m/s^2.

2. Relevant equations
Does this mean that each second the particle's speed increases by 5m/s^2, or does it's speed stay at 5 m/s^2 and travels only 5 meters per second?

G01

To help you answer your own question, I'll ask you a different one.

What is the definition of acceleration? If you know this, then you should be able to pick the right choice of the question you posed.

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Confused_07	Particals along a straight line Tweet 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Starting from rest, a particle confined to move along a straight line is accelerated at a rate of 5 m/s^2. 2. Relevant equations Does this mean that each second the particle's speed increases by 5m/s^2, or does it's speed stay at 5 m/s^2 and travels only 5 meters per second?

G01 Recognitions: Gold Member Homework Help	To help you answer your own question, I'll ask you a different one. What is the definition of acceleration? If you know this, then you should be able to pick the right choice of the question you posed.