2 Problems i need hlep with, Acceleation and Time

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The discussion revolves around two physics problems related to acceleration and time. The first problem involves calculating the time it takes for a car to cross a 45-meter wide intersection while accelerating from rest. The second problem focuses on determining the average acceleration of a car that accelerates from rest to a speed of 495 km/h in 16 seconds.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the use of kinematic equations to solve the problems, specifically mentioning the equations for position and velocity. There is uncertainty about the applicability of these equations to the first problem.

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Some participants have provided guidance on using the kinematic equations, while others express doubt about their relevance to the problems at hand. Multiple interpretations of how to approach the problems are being explored.

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The original poster notes a lack of equations in their notes, which may impact their ability to solve the problems effectively.

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1. ok so i have my physics packet and i need help bad. the problem is...
How long does it take a car to cross a 45m wide intersction after the light turns green if it accelerates from rest to constant 14.3 m/sec^2
Find T

and

A Car accelerates along a straight road from rest to 495 km/h in 16 sec. what is the magnitude of its average acceleration
Find a= ? km per hour/ sec
Find a= ? m/s^2

2.i don't have much equations for this problem in any of my notes
 
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Maury_702 said:
1. ok so i have my physics packet and i need help bad. the problem is...
How long does it take a car to cross a 45m wide intersction after the light turns green if it accelerates from rest to constant 14.3 m/sec^2
Find T

and

A Car accelerates along a straight road from rest to 495 km/h in 16 sec. what is the magnitude of its average acceleration
Find a= ? km per hour/ sec
Find a= ? m/s^2

2.i don't have much equations for this problem in any of my notes

Do you the two velocity and position kinematic equations?

Xf=Xi+Vi*t+(a*t2)/2

Vf=Vi+a*t

Xf=final position
Xi=initial position
Vf=final velocity
Vi=initial velocity
t=time
a=acceleration
 
i do have the 2nd one but i don't see how they can help me
 
Try and use the first equation for your first problem.
You don't need more then that
 
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