Math Problem Statement

A train runs at 3 ms −2 constant acceleration and its initial velocity is 10 ms −1 . When the train will cross 60 m distance, then what will be it’s velocity?

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • Initial velocity, u=10m/su = 10 \, \text{m/s}
  • Constant acceleration, a=3m/s2a = 3 \, \text{m/s}^2
  • Distance traveled, s=60ms = 60 \, \text{m}

We need to find the final velocity vv of the train after it has traveled 60 m.

We can use the third equation of motion to solve for vv:

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

Substitute the known values:

v2=(10)2+2×3×60v^2 = (10)^2 + 2 \times 3 \times 60 v2=100+360v^2 = 100 + 360 v2=460v^2 = 460

Now, take the square root of both sides to find vv:

v=46021.47m/sv = \sqrt{460} \approx 21.47 \, \text{m/s}

Thus, the final velocity of the train when it crosses 60 m is approximately 21.47 m/s.


Would you like to see the detailed steps, or do you have any other questions? Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the result change if the acceleration were different?
  2. What is the time it would take for the train to travel 60 meters?
  3. How can you derive the equations of motion from basic principles?
  4. How does the initial velocity impact the final velocity in this problem?
  5. What would be the total distance covered if the train were to continue with the same acceleration for a longer period?

Tip: The third equation of motion v2=u2+2asv^2 = u^2 + 2as is especially useful when you need to find velocity after a certain distance without having time.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Equations of Motion
Acceleration

Formulas

v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Theorems

Equations of motion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11