Answer:
the initial velocity of the car is 12.04 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
force applied by the break, f = 1,398 N
distance moved by the car before stopping, d = 25 m
weight of the car, W = 4,729 N
The mass of the car is calculated as;
W = mg
m = W/g
m = (4,729) / (9.81)
m = 482.06 kg
The deceleration of the car when the force was applied;
-F = ma
a = -F/m
a = -1,398 / 482.06
a = -2.9 m/s²
The initial velocity of the car is calculated as;
v² = u² + 2ad
where;
v is the final velocity of the car at the point it stops = 0
u is the initial velocity of the car before the break was applied
0 = u² + 2(-a)d
0 = u² - 2ad
u² = 2ad
u = √2ad
u = √(2 x 2.9 x 25)
u =√(145)
u = 12.04 m/s
Therefore, the initial velocity of the car is 12.04 m/s
