BC2210 said:Homework Statement
Hey, I am not sure why I can't get the right answer for my online physics homework, it keeps telling me the answer I am putting is wrong! My question is:
The light turns green, and a bicyclist starts forward with an acceleration of 1.0 m/s^2. How far must she travel to reach a speed of 7.8 m/s?
I think I am going about figuring it out the wrong way...
Thanks for any help! :)
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The Attempt at a Solution
The formula for calculating distance traveled given acceleration is d = ½at^2, where d is the distance traveled, a is the acceleration, and t is the time interval.
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. This means that the greater the acceleration, the faster the change in velocity, and therefore the greater the distance traveled.
Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2), while distance is measured in meters (m).
Yes, acceleration can affect the direction of motion. If the acceleration and initial velocity are in opposite directions, the object will slow down and eventually change direction. If they are in the same direction, the object will speed up.
This formula can be used to calculate the distance traveled by a car during a certain time interval, the distance traveled by a projectile, or the distance traveled by a roller coaster. It can also be used in sports, such as calculating the distance traveled by a baseball after being hit by a bat.