The initial speed of the automobile is 49.84km/hr
Explanation:
Given:
Acceleration, a = 1.77 m/s²
Time, t = 6s
Final speed, v = 88 km/h
v = 88 X 0.278 m/s
v = 24.464 m/s
Initial speed, u = ?
We know,
v = u + at
On substituting the value in the formula we get:
24.464 = u + (1.77 X 6)
24.464 = u + 10.62
u = 24.464 - 10.62 m/s
u = 13.844 m/s
Converting u = 13.844 m/s to km/hr
1 m/s = 3.6 km/hr
13.844 m/s = 13.844 X 3.6 km/hr
u = 49.84 km/hr
Therefore, the initial speed of the automobile is 49.84km/hr