Math Problem Statement

A bucket is thrown vertically down a well with a velocity of 4.19 m/s. The bucket then takes 1.07 s to reach the bottom of the well. What is the depth of the well?

Only give the numerical answer. No units.

Use at least 4 decimals in the procedure.

Provide only 2 decimals in the final result, without rounding.

Solution

To find the depth of the well, we use the equation for displacement under constant acceleration:

d=v0t+12at2d = v_0 t + \frac{1}{2} a t^2

Where:

  • v0=4.19m/sv_0 = 4.19 \, \text{m/s} is the initial velocity,
  • t=1.07secondst = 1.07 \, \text{seconds} is the time,
  • a=9.81m/s2a = 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 is the acceleration due to gravity.

Now, calculating step by step.

  1. v0t=4.19×1.07=4.4833v_0 t = 4.19 \times 1.07 = 4.4833
  2. 12at2=0.5×9.81×(1.07)2=5.61227585\frac{1}{2} a t^2 = 0.5 \times 9.81 \times (1.07)^2 = 5.61227585

Now, summing them up:

d=4.4833+5.61227585=10.09557585d = 4.4833 + 5.61227585 = 10.09557585

Final result: 10.09

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Constant Acceleration

Formulas

d = v_0 t + (1/2) a t^2

Theorems

Equations of motion under constant acceleration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12