Motion at Constant Acceleration Question

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem involving motion at constant acceleration, specifically calculating acceleration and distance traveled by a car over a specified time interval.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate acceleration and distance using kinematic equations. Some participants question the availability of relevant equations and clarify the meanings of variables involved in the equations.

Discussion Status

Participants have provided helpful guidance regarding the use of kinematic equations. The original poster has made progress in understanding how to find distance but is uncertain about whether to continue the discussion in the same thread or start a new one for further questions.

Contextual Notes

The original poster assumes constant acceleration and references specific kinematic equations provided in their textbook. There is an indication of uncertainty regarding the next steps in the problem-solving process.

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Homework Statement


A car accelerates from 13 m/s to 25 m/s in 6.0s. What was its acceleration? How far did it travel in this time? Assume constant acceleration.


Homework Equations


I used the equation a=v/t


The Attempt at a Solution


I got that the acceleration is 2.0 m/s^2. Now my problem in that I am not sure how to go about finding the distance it went in the time.
 
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Does your book give the kinematic equations?
 
well it gives me
v=v0 +at
x=x0 + v0t+ 1/2 at^2
v^2 = v^20 + 2a(x -x0)
v= (v+v0)/2
 
v0 is initial velocity, x0 is initial position, and x is final position. How far something travels is the difference between its final and initial positions. Using the second equation should help.
 
Okay I got that one thanks so should I post another thread to get help on the next one or should I just ask it here?
 

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