Homework: Acceleration of a rocket along a track

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The discussion focuses on calculating the acceleration of a rocket-driven sled that reaches a speed of 224 m/s in 0.900 seconds along a 1070 m track. Participants clarify that acceleration can be computed using the formula a = Δv/Δt, where Δv is the change in velocity and Δt is the change in time. The initial velocity (v) is 0, and the final velocity (Vf) is 224 m/s, confirming the use of the equation for average acceleration. There is some confusion about which equations to apply, but the key point is understanding that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time. This discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly applying the fundamental concepts of physics to solve the problem.
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Homework Statement



th rocket driven sled sonic wind no. 2 used for investigating the physiological effects of large accelerations, runs on a straight, level track 1070m long. Starting from rest. it can reach a speed of 224m/s in 0.900s

compute for its acceleration assuming that it is constant

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im confused which equations do i have to use
is it
Vf=V+at
Vf2]=V2+2ax or
x=Vt+1/2at2

my v=0, Vf=224m/s, t=.900s, x=1070
is this correct?
 
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Even more simple than that. What is acceleration? It's the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. So, mathematically:

a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}

So, average acceleration is the change in velcity divided by the change in time (which is just another way of writing the first equation you wrote)
 
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