Calculate distance given accleration, initial & final speed

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Start date Mar 21, 2010
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To calculate distance given acceleration, initial speed, and final speed, the correct equation is v^2 = u^2 + 2as, where v is the final speed, u is the initial speed, a is acceleration, and s is displacement. It is important to rearrange the equation to solve for s. In scenarios involving deceleration, the acceleration value should be negative, such as -2.68 m/s². This approach ensures accurate distance calculation in motion problems. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving related physics questions effectively.

Mar 21, 2010

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Mar 21, 2010

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The equation you've used is finding time, not distance.

The equation to use in this case is:

v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Where v is the final speed, u is the initial speed, a is the acceleration and s is the displacement.

Rearrange this to find s.

Remember that the driver is decelerating, so the acceleration is -2.68 ms^-2.

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