How does the acceleration of a hummingbird change when it speeds up?
Calculating acceleration of the hummingbird:
Given data:
Initial speed (u) = 3.00 m/s
Final speed (v) = 6.50 m/s
Time taken (t) = 0.0200 seconds
Using the formula:
v = u + at
Substitute the values:
6.50 = 3.00 + a * 0.0200
Solve for acceleration (a):
6.50 = 3.00 + 0.0200a
0.0200a = 3.50
a = 3.50 / 0.0200
a = 17.5 m/s²
Therefore, the acceleration of the hummingbird when it speeds up from 3.00 m/s to 6.50 m/s in 0.0200 seconds is 17.5 m/s².