Solving a Bicycle Physics Problem: Finding Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

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The bicycle physics problem lacks sufficient information to solve for position, velocity, and acceleration. Specifically, the initial velocity or final distance is not provided, making it impossible to calculate the required values. A participant suggests using the ratio proportion method, which assumes constant average velocity, but emphasizes that no distances are given. The consensus is that the problem cannot be solved with the information currently available. Additional data is needed to accurately determine the bicycle's motion.
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Ok so I have this physics problem but for some reason I feel like its a typo or I am missing some informtion, here is the problem

A bicycle os moving east beginning at a position of X1=2.0m at T1=0.0s. At the time T2=2.0s
find the bicycle's
A) position, X2
B) velocity, V2
C) acceleration, a


Im new to physics so i could be wrong but am i missing some information here? i feel like i would need an initial velocity or final or something right? can you just tell me is these questions can be solved with the information provided? a yes or no...THANKS
 
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Indeed it seems you are missing the information to complete the question.
 
hey... i could help u!

you can used the ratio proportion method...
where:
d1=distance1
d2=distance2
t1=time consumed (1st)
t2=time consumed (2nd)

d1:t1 = d2:t2
 
appreciate the input! thanks!
 
Note that in doing this, you are implicitly assuming constant (average) velocity.
Also, no distances were given.
 
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