Math Problem Statement

A train accelerates at 2 m/s² for some time from rest, then decelerates with a deceleration of 4 m/s² until it comes to a stop. The total distance covered by the train is: A. 50 m B. 100 m C. 150 m D. 200 m E. 250 m

Solution

The problem appears to be in Indonesian, and here's a translated version:

  1. A train accelerates at 2 m/s² for some time from rest, then decelerates with a deceleration of 4 m/s² until it comes to a stop. The total distance covered by the train is:

A. 50 m
B. 100 m
C. 150 m
D. 200 m
E. 250 m

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Acceleration Phase:

    • Initial velocity, u=0u = 0 (starting from rest)
    • Acceleration, a=2 m/s2a = 2 \text{ m/s}^2
    • Let tt be the time during which the train accelerates

    The velocity after time tt is given by: v=u+at=0+2t=2t m/sv = u + at = 0 + 2t = 2t \text{ m/s}

    The distance traveled during acceleration is: s1=ut+12at2=0+122t2=t2 meterss_1 = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 = 0 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \cdot t^2 = t^2 \text{ meters}

  2. Deceleration Phase:

    • Initial velocity, v=2t m/sv = 2t \text{ m/s}
    • Deceleration, a=4 m/s2a = -4 \text{ m/s}^2 (negative because it's decelerating)
    • Final velocity, vf=0v_f = 0 (the train comes to a stop)

    Using the equation vf2=v2+2asv_f^2 = v^2 + 2as, we find the distance during deceleration: 0=(2t)2+2(4)s20 = (2t)^2 + 2(-4)s_2 4t2=8s24t^2 = 8s_2 s2=4t28=t22s_2 = \frac{4t^2}{8} = \frac{t^2}{2}

  3. Total Distance: stotal=s1+s2=t2+t22=3t22s_{\text{total}} = s_1 + s_2 = t^2 + \frac{t^2}{2} = \frac{3t^2}{2}

To find the total distance stotals_{\text{total}}, we need to use the choices to match 3t22\frac{3t^2}{2} to a given answer. If t=10t = 10, then: 31022=3002=150 m\frac{3 \cdot 10^2}{2} = \frac{300}{2} = 150 \text{ m}

Thus, the answer is C. 150 m.

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Related Questions:

  1. What if the acceleration was different, how would it change the total distance?
  2. How does the deceleration affect the total time taken for the journey?
  3. What would be the result if the initial speed was not zero?
  4. How do we calculate the distance if the acceleration and deceleration were different in magnitude?
  5. Why does the equation for distance use acceleration squared?

Tip:

Remember to keep track of signs in acceleration problems, as positive and negative values represent different directions (acceleration vs. deceleration).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Acceleration
Deceleration

Formulas

v = u + at (final velocity)
s = ut + 0.5at² (distance during acceleration)
v² = u² + 2as (distance during deceleration)

Theorems

Equations of motion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11