Homework Statement
A ball is thrown downward with initial speed of 8m/s from a height of 30m.
Homework Equations
\After what time interval does the ball strike the ground
The Attempt at a Solution
acceleration will equal -9.8m/s^2 because it's free fall
would i use equation...
Homework Statement
driver slams breaks. car slows with acceleration of -5.6m/s^2 for 4.20s for 62.4m.
Homework Equations
with wat speed does the car then strike an object?
The Attempt at a Solution
i thought of using equation Xf=Xi+Vi(t)+1/2at^2
i am not sure if this is the...
1. Homework Statement
a truck covers 40m in 8.50s while slowing down to a final speed of 2.80m/s
2. Homework Equations
find original speed
find it's acceleration
3. The Attempt at a Solution
for original speed i think it is 40m/8.50s= 4.7m/s
now for acceleration i am not sure...