Question

What constant acceleration, in SI units, must a car have to go from zero to 60 mph in 10 s? How far has the car traveled when it reaches 60 mph? Give your answer both in SI units and in feet.\

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

initial velocity, u = 0

final velocity, v = 60 mph = 26.8 m/s

time t = 10 s

Let a be the acceleration and s be he distance traveled.

Use first equation of motion

v = u + a t

26.8 = 0 +  a x 10

a = 2.68 m/s

Use second equation of motion

s = ut + 1/2 at²

s = 0 + 0.5 x 2.68 x 10 x 10

s = 134 m

As, 1 m = 3.28 ft

So, s = 134 x 3.28 ft

s = 439.6 ft