Motion equation problem -- Car accelerating with a constant power engine

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The discussion focuses on solving a motion equation problem involving a car with a constant power engine. Participants clarify that SUVAT equations are inappropriate due to the non-constant acceleration associated with constant power. A differential equation is suggested to properly express the relationship in this scenario. The second method used by the original poster is acknowledged as correct, while the first method is deemed incorrect. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impact of varying acceleration when dealing with power.
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In horizontal straight line path, there's a car, weighing 600kg, fully powered with P=25kW, that is constant during motion. Car is starting from rest state (v0=0). What is the speed intensity after s=125m of driving? Enviromental resistance and friction are negligible.
Relevant Equations
P=F*v=m*a*v
v^2=v0^2+2as
So I tried to solve this in two methods, but I keep getting different results, and I don't know why.
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It's hard to read, but you seem to be using SUVAT equations. Those only apply when acceleration is constant. Here, power is constant.
Write the differential equation that expresses that.

Edit: managed to get a clearer image of your work, and I see you did use the right method in the second attempt, as @TSny notes.
 
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Your first method is not correct due to the reasons @haruspex mentioned. Your second method looks OK to me.
 
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Thank you for your answer. Now that you mentioned it, of course its due to non constant acceleration :D
Great work!
 
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