How Fast and Powerful Was the T Rex?

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To calculate the speed and momentum of a T. rex, the time between footprints (0.62 seconds) and the distance between them (10 meters) can be used to determine speed. Given that speed is constant, the formula v = d/t can be applied, where d is distance and t is time. This results in a calculated speed of approximately 16.13 m/s, which is higher than the suggested maximum speed of 8 m/s. The mass of the T. rex (7000 kg) can then be used to calculate momentum using the formula p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is speed. Understanding these calculations is essential to accurately represent the T. rex's speed and momentum.
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calculate speed and momentum of T REX. Time between footprints is 0.62s - there are 2 footprints in a 10m distance, speed is constant - I need to show that the maximum speed is about 8ms-1 - how to I go about doing this? Help I have no idea
Its mass is 7000kg.

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v=u+at


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8ms-1 = 0 + at but time is what time between footprints is only known time?
 
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