During a soccer game there is a free kick where the ball is placed at rest. A kicker comes up and kicks the ball. 8 seconds later, the ball is going 40 m/s. What is the balls acceleration?

[34 points awarded to the best answer, use facts and/or data] 1.) what's the likelihood of thunderstorms occurring in the state of maryland? {this question is for a project for science, use facts and/or data and explain why . 34 points to the best answer]