The average acceleration and time of travel for the sprinter
Answer to Problem 24P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Initial velocity of the sprinter
Final velocity of the sprinter
Average acceleration of the sprinter
Displacement of the sprinter
Time taken
Formula Used:
Acceleration is given as
Acceleration is also given as
Acceleration is given as
Where,
Calculation:
Consider the motion of the sprinter while speeding up.
Average acceleration of the sprinter is given as,
Substituting the values
Acceleration of the sprinter is also given as,
Substituting the values
Conclusion:
Therefore, average acceleration and time of travel of the sprinter are
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