Answer:
12.24 m/s
Explanation:
Speed: This can be defined as the rate of change of distance with time. The S.I unit of speed is m/s.
Using the formula,
a = v/t................ Equation 1
Where a = acceleration of the sprinter, v = speed of the sprinter, t = time.
making v the subject of the equation,
v = at ................. Equation 2
Given: a = 5.1 m/s², t = 2.4 s.
Substitute into equation 2
v = 5.1(2.4)
v = 12.24 m/s.
Hence, the speed of the sprinter = 12.24 m/s
