Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's solve the second problem from the image.
Problem:
- You are kiteboarding eastward at 2.8 m/s when a wind gust hits, lasting 4.2 s, and accelerating your board at 3.6 m/s² at 36° North of East. Assuming you are initially at the origin, determine the magnitude of your final displacement from the origin.
Step-by-step Solution:
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Initial Velocity:
- Eastward component: in the x-direction (East).
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Wind Gust Acceleration:
- The wind provides acceleration at 36° North of East, so we resolve the acceleration into its components:
- The wind provides acceleration at 36° North of East, so we resolve the acceleration into its components:
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Final Velocity:
- To calculate the velocity at the end of 4.2 s:
- (since there was no initial velocity in the y-direction).
- To calculate the velocity at the end of 4.2 s:
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Displacement:
- For the x-direction, we use the kinematic equation for displacement:
- For the y-direction:
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Magnitude of the Final Displacement:
- The total displacement is given by:
Let me calculate these for you.The magnitude of your final displacement from the origin is approximately 41.84 meters.
Would you like a further breakdown of any step? Here are five related questions you might want to explore:
- How do we resolve vectors into components?
- What would happen if the angle of acceleration were different?
- How do we calculate the velocity after a certain time with constant acceleration?
- What if the time duration of the wind gust were shorter? How would the displacement change?
- How does the kinematic equation apply when both initial velocity and acceleration are present?
Tip: In problems involving angles and directions, always break forces or velocities into their components (like x and y) for easier calculation!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Kinematics
Vector Components
Trigonometry
Formulas
v_x = v_0 + a_x * t
v_y = 0 + a_y * t
d_x = v_0 * t + 0.5 * a_x * t²
d_y = 0.5 * a_y * t²
D = sqrt(d_x² + d_y²)
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Vector Decomposition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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