Over a time interval of 1.52 years, the velocity of a planet orbiting a distant star reverses direction, changing from +20.5 km/s to -15.8 km/s. Find (a) the total change in the planet's velocity (in m/s) and (b) its average acceleration (in m/s²) during this interval. Include the correct algebraic sign with your answers to convey the directions of the velocity and the acceleration. (a) Number i (b) Number i Units Units

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Over a time interval of 1.52 years, the velocity of a planet orbiting a distant star reverses direction, changing from +20.5 km/s to -15.8
km/s. Find (a) the total change in the planet's velocity (in m/s) and (b) its average acceleration (in m/s²) during this interval. Include the
correct algebraic sign with your answers to convey the directions of the velocity and the acceleration.
(a) Number i
(b) Number i
Units
Units
Transcribed Image Text:Over a time interval of 1.52 years, the velocity of a planet orbiting a distant star reverses direction, changing from +20.5 km/s to -15.8 km/s. Find (a) the total change in the planet's velocity (in m/s) and (b) its average acceleration (in m/s²) during this interval. Include the correct algebraic sign with your answers to convey the directions of the velocity and the acceleration. (a) Number i (b) Number i Units Units
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