Question

The car has a constant deceleration of 4.20 m/s^2. If its initial velocity was 24.0 m/s, how long does it take to come to a stop? Answer in s

Answer 1

Answer:

The time is 5.71 sec.

Explanation:

Given that,

Acceleration $a= -4.20 m/s^2$

Initial velocity = 24.0 m/s

We need to calculate the time

Using equation of motion

v = u+at[/tex]

Where, v = final velocity

u = inital velocity

t = time

a = acceleration

Put the value into the formula

$0 =24.0 +(-4.20)\times t$

$t = \dfrac{-24.0}{-4.20}$

$t=5.71\ sec$

Hence, The time is 5.71 sec.