Question

If the sprinter accelerates at that rate for a distance of 15 m, and then maintains the velocity he has at that point for the remainder of the 100-m dash, what will be his time for the entire race?

Answer 1

Answer:

The time for the entire race is 11.39 sec.

Explanation:

Given that,

Distance = 15 m

Remainder distance = 100 m

Suppose A sprinter begins a race with an acceleration of 3.4 m/s².

We need to calculate the time

Using equation of motion

$s=ut+\dfrac{1}{2}at^2$

Put the value in the equation

$15=0+\dfrac{1}{2}\times3.4\times t^2$

$t^2=\dfrac{30}{3.4}$

$t=2.97\ sec$

We need to calculate the final velocity of sprinter

Using equation of motion again

$v=u+at$

Put the value into the formula

$v=0+3.4\times2.97$

$v=10.09\ m/s$

We need to calculate the distance covers by sprinter

$d=100-15=85\ m$

The sprinter need to covers only 85 m.

We need to calculate the time

Using formula of time

$t=\dfrac{d}{v}$

Put the value into the formula

$t'=\dfrac{85}{10.09}$

$t'=8.42\ sec$

We need to calculate the time for the entire race

$t''=t+t'$

Put the value into the formula

$t''=2.97+8.42$

$t''=11.39\ sec$

Hence, The time for the entire race is 11.39 sec.