Very easy mechanics problem - am i making a stupid mistake?

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The discussion centers on a mechanics problem involving an object with an initial velocity of v0 = +50 m/s and a constant acceleration of a = -11 m/s². The user calculates the distance traveled at t = 1 second to be 44.5 meters using the equation d = v0 * t + (1/2) * a * t². Despite this calculation appearing correct, the computerized grading system marks it as incorrect, leading to questions about potential mistakes or the influence of significant figures in the grading process.

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An object starts at time t = 0 with a velocity of v0 = +50 m/s and undergoes a constant acceleration of a = -11 m/s^2.

b) How far from its starting (t = 0) position is the object at time t_1?

I get 44.5 meters. it sounds right 'cuz the equation would mean 0+50*1 - 11/2 *1^2 = 44.5 meters. But the computerized grading system still counts it as wrong. Am I making a stupid mistake or what?

thanks
 
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Your answer looks OK to me. (Assuming it's straightline motion and you mean t = 1 s.) Does the system care about significant figures?
 

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