Calculate the average speed of a gazelle that runs 140 meters in 5.0 seconds.
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When solving question that contains equations and the use mathematical computations, It is always ideal to list the parameters given.
Now, given that:
- the speed of the car which is the initial velocity (u) = 100 km/h before it hits the wall.
- after hitting the wall, the final velocity will be (v) = 0 km/h
Assumptions:
- Suppose we make an assumption that the distance travelled during the collision of the car with the brick wall (S) = 1 m
- That the car's acceleration is also constant.
∴
For a motion under constant acceleration, we can apply the kinematic equation:
where;
v = final velocity
u = initial velocity
a = acceleration
s = distance
From the above equation, making acceleration (a) the subject of the formula:
The initial velocity (u) is given in km/h, and we need to convert it to m/s as it has an effect on the unit of the acceleration.
since 1 km/h = 0.2778 m/s
100 km/h = 27.78 m/s
a = - 385.86 m/s²
Similarly, from the kinematic equation of motion, the formula showing the relation between time, acceleration and velocity is;
v = u + at
where;
v = 0
-u = at
t = 0.07 seconds
An airbag is designed in such a way as to prevent the driver from hitting on the steering wheel or other hard substance that could damage the part of the body. The use of the seat belt is to keep the driver in shape and in a balanced position against the expansion that occurred by the airbag during the collision on the brick wall.
Thus, we can conclude that the airbag must be inflated at 0.07 seconds faster before the collision to effectively protect the driver.
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Explanation:
Notice that the condenser section includes both the hot water and space heater and station (3) is specified as being in the Quality region. Assume that 50°C is a reasonable maximum hot water temperature for home usage, thus at a high pressure of 1.6 MPa, the maximum power available for hot water heating will occur when the refrigerant at station (3) reaches the saturated liquid state. (Quick Quiz: justify this statement). Assume also that the refrigerant at station (4) reaches a subcooled liquid temperature of 20°C while heating the air.
Using the conditions shown on the diagram and assuming that station (3) is at the saturated liquid state
a) On the P-h diagram provided below carefully plot the five processes of the heat pump together with the following constant temperature lines: 50°C (hot water), 13°C (ground loop), and -10°C (outside air temperature)
b) Using the R134a property tables determine the enthalpies at all five stations and verify and indicate their values on the P-h diagram.
c) Determine the mass flow rate of the refrigerant R134a. [0.0127 kg/s]
d) Determine the power absorbed by the hot water heater [2.0 kW] and that absorbed by the space heater [0.72 kW].
e) Determine the time taken for 100 liters of water at an initial temperature of 20°C to reach the required hot water temperature of 50°C [105 minutes].
f) Determine the Coefficient of Performance of the hot water heater [COPHW = 4.0] (defined as the heat absorbed by the hot water divided by the work done on the compressor)
g) Determine the Coefficient of Performance of the heat pump [COPHP = 5.4] (defined as the total heat rejected by the refrigerant in the hot water and space heaters divided by the work done on the compressor)
h) What changes would be required of the system parameters if no geothermal water loop was used, and the evaporator was required to absorb its heat from the outside air at -10°C. Discuss the advantages of the geothermal heat pump system over other means of space and water heating
