amandamanda3
Nov2-09, 06:06 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Leroy, who has a mass of 100kg, is skateboarding at 9.0 m/s when he smacks into a brick wall and comes to a dead stop in .2s
a. Show that his deceleration is 45 m/s^2.
b. Show that the force of impact is 4500N.
2. Relevant equations
I think the only equations that are needed are these:
a= NetForce/m
Weight = mg
Force= ma
3. The attempt at a solution
I tried a number of things, but I couldn't figure out how to get the deceleration. It's not in my book anywhere. All I have are the equations for acceleration. I've tried various configurations, but nothing seems to make sense.
Leroy, who has a mass of 100kg, is skateboarding at 9.0 m/s when he smacks into a brick wall and comes to a dead stop in .2s
a. Show that his deceleration is 45 m/s^2.
b. Show that the force of impact is 4500N.
2. Relevant equations
I think the only equations that are needed are these:
a= NetForce/m
Weight = mg
Force= ma
3. The attempt at a solution
I tried a number of things, but I couldn't figure out how to get the deceleration. It's not in my book anywhere. All I have are the equations for acceleration. I've tried various configurations, but nothing seems to make sense.