Math Problem Statement

a car rolling down an incline for 5.0 seconds has an acceleration of 4.0m/s2^2. If the cart has a beginnings speed of 2.0m/s, what is it's final speed?

Solution

To find the final speed (vfv_f) of the car after 5.0 seconds, we can use the following kinematic equation:

vf=vi+atv_f = v_i + at

Where:

  • vfv_f is the final velocity (what we are solving for),
  • vi=2.0m/sv_i = 2.0 \, \text{m/s} is the initial velocity,
  • a=4.0m/s2a = 4.0 \, \text{m/s}^2 is the acceleration,
  • t=5.0secondst = 5.0 \, \text{seconds} is the time.

Now substitute the given values into the equation:

vf=2.0m/s+(4.0m/s2)(5.0seconds)v_f = 2.0 \, \text{m/s} + (4.0 \, \text{m/s}^2)(5.0 \, \text{seconds})

vf=2.0m/s+20.0m/sv_f = 2.0 \, \text{m/s} + 20.0 \, \text{m/s}

vf=22.0m/sv_f = 22.0 \, \text{m/s}

So, the car's final speed is 22.0 m/s.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What would happen if the car had no initial speed?
  2. How far did the car travel in the 5.0 seconds?
  3. How would the final speed change if the incline caused a lower acceleration?
  4. What would the final velocity be after 10 seconds with the same conditions?
  5. How does the direction of acceleration affect the motion?

Tip: Always pay attention to units when calculating acceleration and velocity!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Linear Motion
Acceleration

Formulas

v_f = v_i + at

Theorems

Equations of Motion (Kinematic Equation for Velocity)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12