Find Time: Initial Velocity, Final Velocity, Acceleration, Distance

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The discussion revolves around finding the time taken during motion when initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance are known. The subject area includes kinematics and motion analysis.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants explore the conditions under which time can be calculated, questioning whether acceleration is constant. They also discuss the definitions of acceleration and the implications of different speeds in a practical scenario involving two drivers.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active with various interpretations being explored. Some participants have offered guidance on considering the relationship between speed, distance, and time, while others are questioning the assumptions made in the scenarios presented.

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There are constraints regarding the clarity of the problem setup, particularly in terms of whether acceleration is constant and how it applies to the real-world scenario of two drivers traveling different speeds.

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How do I find time when I already have final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration and distance?
 
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It depends, is the acceleration constant?Do you have any ideas how you might find the time?What is the definition of acceleration?
 
Here's the question, Me and my friend drove 50 km. I travel at 90 km/hr, my friend traveled at 95 km/hr. How long will my friend wait for me at the end of the trip?
 
If you drove for 1 hour, how far would you travel? What about your friend?

What is the formula for calculating speed if you know distance traveled and the time it took?
 
An interesting idea is to convert each into hours per km, then just *50.
 

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