A racecar driver steps on the gas, changing his speed from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in 4 seconds. The acceleration of the racecar is

a. 0
b. 2 m/s2.
c. 4 m/s2.
d. 5 m/s2.
e. 7.5 m/s2.


d

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