Math Problem Statement

An airplane while in flight, accelerates from a velocity of 21.0 m/sec at a constant rate of 3.00 m/sec2 over a total of 535 meters.

What was its final cruising velocity?

Solution

To find the final cruising velocity (vfv_f), we can use the kinematic equation:

vf2=vi2+2adv_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2a \cdot d

Where:

  • vi=21.0m/sv_i = 21.0 \, \text{m/s} (initial velocity)
  • a=3.00m/s2a = 3.00 \, \text{m/s}^2 (acceleration)
  • d=535md = 535 \, \text{m} (distance)

Substituting the values:

vf2=(21.0)2+2(3.00)(535)v_f^2 = (21.0)^2 + 2 \cdot (3.00) \cdot (535) vf2=441+3210v_f^2 = 441 + 3210 vf2=3651v_f^2 = 3651

Taking the square root: vf=365160.4m/sv_f = \sqrt{3651} \approx 60.4 \, \text{m/s}

Final cruising velocity:

60.4m/s\boxed{60.4 \, \text{m/s}}

Would you like a step-by-step breakdown of the calculations or have related questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How much time did the airplane take to reach this final velocity?
  2. What is the kinetic energy difference between the initial and final velocities?
  3. How would the result change if the acceleration was doubled?
  4. How far would the airplane travel in another 10 seconds at the final velocity?
  5. What is the significance of constant acceleration in solving such problems?

Tip: Always use consistent units (e.g., m/s, m, s) to avoid errors in kinematic equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Equations of Motion
Physics

Formulas

v_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2ad

Theorems

Kinematic Equations for Uniform Acceleration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12