Question

A car initially traveling at 15.0 m/s accelerates at a constant rate of 4.50 m/s2 over a distance of 45.0 m. How long does it take the car to cover this distance? Show all work leading to the answer including the data, equation, substitution and the final answer with units for full credit.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.24 seconds

Explanation:

xf = xo + vo t + 1/2 at^2

45 = 0 + 15 t  + 1/2 (4.5) t^2

   2.25 t^2 + 15t - 45 = 0              Quadratic formula shows  t = 2.24 seconds