A toy car is released from rest at the top of a ramp.
The distance from the starting position of the car to the light gate at the bottom of the ramp is 1.2 m1.2\text{ m}1.2 m.
The mean final speed of the toy car recorded at the bottom of the ramp is 2.84 m/s2.84\text{ m/s}2.84 m/s.
Calculate the acceleration of the toy car as it moves down the ramp. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
The toy car has a mass of 1.5 kg1.5\text{ kg}1.5 kg. Calculate its kinetic energy as it passes through the light gate. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.