On the average, a blink lasts about 100ms

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In summary, the average blink lasts about 100ms. Based on a MiG-25 foxbat fighter's average velocity of 2500mi/h, the plane travels approximately 69.4 miles during a pilot's blink. For a car moving at a steady velocity of 115 km/h for 115 seconds, the acceleration is 0. The answer given for the acceleration of 115 km/h is incorrect as acceleration is measured in units of km/h2. Lastly, using the equation d = 1/2at^2, the value for "a" to find the distance traveled in 14 seconds from v=0 to v=30m/s should be 2.14m/s2.
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on the average, a blink lasts about 100ms. how far does a MiG-25 foxbat fighter travels during a pilot blink if the plane average velocity is 2500mi/h. my answer is 69.4

what is the acceleration of a car that moves at a steady velocity of 115 km/h for 115 seconds? my answer is 115km/h. the explanation of this answer is b/c the steady velocity of the acceleration of the car is going in the same of 115km/h as it is in 115 sec.

a car takes 14s to go from v=0 to v=30m/s at approximately constant acceleration. if you wish to find the distance traveled using the equation d = 1/2at^2, what value should you use for a?
 
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2500 mph / 3600 (seconds per hour) = .6944444
one tenth of that is about 1/16 of a mile in a tenth of a second.


Steady velocity means no acceleration, (it would have to be traveling straight technically speaking)


a= (v2-v1)/(t2-t1)

or, the change in velocity over the change in time
 
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"my answer is 69.4"
69.4 WHAT? Your answer doesn't make sense without units: miles?, feet?, meters? and thinking about how the units match up might help you see how to get the answer.

"what is the acceleration of a car that moves at a steady velocity of 115 km/h for 115 seconds?"
Are you sure you have copied the question correctly? At a minimum you should know that "acceleration" MEANS the rate at which velocity is CHANGING. If the car "moves at a steady velocity" then the acceleration is 0.

"my answer is 115km/h. the explanation of this answer is b/c the steady velocity of the acceleration of the car is going in the same of 115km/h as it is in 115 sec."
Once again, check your units. Acceleration is km/h2, not km/h. Understanding that may help. By the way, "the steady velocity of the acceleration" makes no sense at all!

"a car takes 14s to go from v=0 to v=30m/s at approximately constant acceleration. if you wish to find the distance traveled using the equation d = 1/2at^2, what value should you use for a?"
WHY should you use that formula. It is NEVER a good idea to use a formula that you don't understand. When you learned the formula you should have learned what "d", "a", and "t" MEANT. Knowing that, the answer is easy.
 

1. How do scientists measure the duration of a blink?

Scientists use a technique called electrooculography to measure the duration of a blink. This involves placing electrodes near the eyes to record the electrical activity of the muscles involved in blinking.

2. Why is the average duration of a blink about 100ms?

This is because the process of blinking involves multiple steps, including closing and opening the eyelids, as well as the contraction and relaxation of various muscles. The average duration of these movements is approximately 100ms.

3. Is the duration of a blink affected by factors such as age or gender?

Yes, studies have shown that the duration of a blink can vary based on age and gender. For example, children and women tend to have shorter blinks compared to adults and men.

4. How does blinking help to protect our eyes?

Blinking helps to keep our eyes lubricated and protects them from debris and irritants. This is because when we blink, tears spread across the surface of the eye, keeping it moist and flushing out any foreign particles.

5. Can we control the duration of our blinks?

Yes, we have some voluntary control over the duration of our blinks. For example, when we are concentrating on a task, we tend to blink less frequently and for longer periods of time. However, the average duration of a blink is largely involuntary and remains consistent at around 100ms.

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