Why does acceleration change here....?

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The discussion revolves around a confusion regarding the acceleration values in a homework problem, where an initial acceleration of 0.20 m/s² is questioned against an answer that uses 0.020 m/s². Participants suggest that the discrepancy is likely due to a typo in the problem statement, as all parts of the question consistently use the lower value of 0.020 m/s². The consensus is that the problem likely contains an error rather than a misunderstanding of the physics involved. Clarity on the correct acceleration is essential for solving the problem accurately. The conversation emphasizes the importance of verifying problem statements for potential mistakes.
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Hi everyone, this is probably simple but i don't understand why the acceleration in the question is 0.20 m/s2 but in the answer an acceleration of 0.020 m/s2 is used? Can someone please explain why it changes? Thank you!

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It's likely a typo.
 
For sure? I was thinking that lol but there are 3 parts to the question and they all use 0.020.
 
Sara077 said:
For sure? I was thinking that lol but there are 3 parts to the question and they all use 0.020.
Then the typo must have been in the problem statement.
 

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