Answer:
An object's acceleration is the rate its velocity (speed and direction) changes. Therefore, an object can accelerate even if its speed is constant - if its direction changes. If an object's velocity is constant, however, its acceleration will be zero.
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PE is mgh in this context.
Answer:
The gravitational force between them increases by a factor of 4
Explanation:
Gravitational force is a force of attraction between two objects with masses M and m which are separated by a distance R. It is given mathematically as:
Fg = GMm/R²
Where G = Gravitational constant.
If the distance between their centers, R, decreases by a factor of 2, then it means the new distance between their centers is:
r = R/2
Hence,the gravitational force becomes:
Fg = GMm/r²
Fg = GMm/(R/2)²
Fg = GMm/(R²/4)
Fg = 4GMm/R²
Hence,the gravitational force increases by a factor of 4.
Answer:
2.69 m/s
Explanation:
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First lets find the position of the train as a function of time as seen by the passenger when he arrives to the train station. For this state, the train is at a position x0 given by:
x0 = (1/2)(0.42m/s^2)*(6.4s)^2 = 8.6016 m
So, the position as a function of time is:
xT(t)=(1/2)(0.42m/s^2)t^2 + x0 = (1/2)(0.42m/s^2)t^2 + 8.6016 m
Now, if the passanger is moving at a constant velocity of V, his position as a fucntion of time is given by:
xP(t)=V*t
In order for the passenger to catch the train
xP(t)=xT(t)
(1/2)(0.42m/s^2)t^2 + 8.6016 m = V*t
To solve this equation for t we make use of the quadratic formula, which has real solutions whenever its determinat is grater than zero:
0≤ b^2-4*a*c = V^2 - 4 * ((1/2)(0.42m/s^2)) * 8.6016 m =V^2 - 7.22534(m/s)^2
This equation give us the minimum velocity the passenger must have in order to catch the train:
V^2 - 7.22534(m/s)^2 = 0
V^2 = 7.22534(m/s)^2
V = 2.6879 m/s
