College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305952300
Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
A car with initial velocity 7.2 m/s undergoes a constant acceleration. What is the acceleration (in m/s2 ) if the velocity of the car is 9.5 m/s 6 seconds later? Make sure to include a minus sign, if appropriate.
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 2 steps
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- A high-performance sports car can go from 0 to 100 mph (44.7 m/s) in 7.9s. a) What is the car's average acceleration? b) The same car can come to a complete stop from 30 m/s in about 3.2 s. What is its average acceleration?arrow_forwardMr. Mangan then reaches behind his back and pulls out a silver sword. He spins around and chops off a zombie's head with one clean cut, and the head goes flying directly upward with an initial velocity of 35 m/s. If the head is in the air for a total of 3.5 seconds, how high did it go? 5.arrow_forwardI need the answer as soon as possiblearrow_forward
- A jet fighter needs to be at the speed of 170mi/hr. What is the acceleration needed for the jet fighter to fly off the carrier in m/s²? A carrier runway is 300ft long. Assume that the aircraft experience uniform acceleration. How long will the jet fighter need to reach the needed speed in secondsarrow_forwardA particle moving along the x axis has acceleration in the x direction as function of the time given by a(t) = 6t²-t. For t=0 the initial velocity is 6.0 m/s. Determine the velocity when t = 1.0 s. Write here your answer. Include the units.arrow_forwardA VW Beetle goes from 0 to 54.0 mi/h with an acceleration of +2.35 m/s2. (a) How much time does it take for the Beetle to reach this speed? (b) A top-fuel dragster can go from 0 to 54.0 mi/h in 0.600 s. Find the acceleration (in m/s2) of the dragster.arrow_forward
- A particle is moving in a straight line with its position given by x=(8.5m/s^2)t^2 + 6.0m. Calculate. a) The instantaneous velocity at t1=3.00s and t2=5.00s. b) It's average acceleration during the interval from t1=3.00s to t2=5.00s. c) Its instantaneous acceleration as a function of time.arrow_forwardI am also having trouble solving this problem since it includes the acceleration with its initial velocity without the final velocity. A car traveling with an initial velocity of 10 m/s accelerates at a constant rate of 2.2 m/s2 for 2 seconds.arrow_forwardI know I have to find the difference in their times to solve this practice problem.arrow_forward
- A rocket-powered sled moves along a track, eventually reaching a top speed of 150 m/s to the west. It then begins to slow down, reaching a complete stop after slowing down for 4.21 s. What was the sled s average acceleration and velocity during the slowdown phase? 35.6 m/s^2 east, not enough information 0 m/s^2 0, 75 m/s west 35.6 m/s^2 west, not enough informationarrow_forward2.73. An automobile and a truck start from rest at the same instant, with the automobile initially at some distance behind the truck. The truck has a constant acceleration of 2.10 m/s², and the automobile an acceleration of 3.40 m/s². The automobile over- takes the truck after the truck has moved 40.0 m. (a) How much time does it take the automobile to overtake the truck? (b) How far was the automobile behind the truck initially? (c) What is the speed of each when they are abreast? (d) On a single graph, sketch the position of each vehicle as a function of time. Take x = 0 at the initial location of the truck.arrow_forwardA cart is given an initial velocity of 8.3 m/s and experiences a constant acceleration of 3.3 m/s?. What is the magnitude of the cart's displacement during the first 7 s of its motion?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON