Math Problem Statement

a car is initially moving at 20m/s. the car then accelerates at a rate of 5m/s^2. how fast will the car be moving after 400 meters

Solution

To solve this problem, we can use the following kinematic equation:

v2=u2+2asv^2 = u^2 + 2as

Where:

  • vv is the final velocity (what we are trying to find),
  • uu is the initial velocity (u=20m/su = 20 \, \text{m/s}),
  • aa is the acceleration (a=5m/s2a = 5 \, \text{m/s}^2),
  • ss is the displacement (s=400ms = 400 \, \text{m}).

Let's plug in the values and solve for vv:

v2=(20)2+2(5)(400)v^2 = (20)^2 + 2(5)(400) v2=400+4000v^2 = 400 + 4000 v2=4400v^2 = 4400 v=440066.33m/sv = \sqrt{4400} \approx 66.33 \, \text{m/s}

So, the car will be moving at approximately 66.33 m/s after traveling 400 meters.

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any other questions?

Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. How long will it take for the car to travel the 400 meters?
  2. What would the velocity be if the acceleration was 3 m/s² instead?
  3. How far will the car travel in 10 seconds under this acceleration?
  4. If the car decelerates at 5 m/s², how long will it take to stop?
  5. What is the car’s average velocity over the 400-meter distance?

Tip: When solving kinematic problems, always ensure you correctly identify the known variables and choose the appropriate equation accordingly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Equations of Motion
Square Root

Formulas

v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Theorems

Equation of Motion for Uniform Acceleration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12