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The average acceleration of a rugby player sprinting from an initial speed of 3.69 m/s to a final speed of 7.29 m/s over a time period of 3.27 seconds is calculated using the formula Avg Acceleration = (v2 - v1) / (t2 - t1). Substituting the values, the calculation yields an average acceleration of 1.1 m/s². This result is confirmed as correct by the discussion participants.

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If a rugby player is running at 3.69 m/s and then decides to sprint in a straight line for a ball and 3.27 seconds later is running at 7.29 m/s, what is their average acceleration during that time? Units and direction of travel are not required




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I've used Avg Acceleration = v2-v1 / t2-t1 ... 7.29-3.69/3.27
Final answer = 1.1
 
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