Velocity & acceleration problem

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on calculating the minimum time required for an elevator to travel 373 meters from the ground floor to the 102nd floor observatory of the Empire State Building, adhering to state regulations that limit acceleration to 4.80 m/s² and maximum speed to 13.3 m/s. Participants emphasize the importance of showing work in homework submissions and the prohibition against posting direct solutions. The conversation highlights the need for a structured approach to problem-solving in physics, particularly in the context of engineering applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of kinematic equations in physics
  • Familiarity with concepts of acceleration and velocity
  • Basic knowledge of elevator design and engineering principles
  • Ability to apply constraints in problem-solving scenarios
NEXT STEPS
  • Study kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion
  • Research the principles of elevator acceleration and deceleration
  • Learn about engineering constraints in elevator design
  • Explore case studies on elevator performance optimization
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Engineers, physics students, and anyone involved in elevator design or optimization projects will benefit from this discussion, particularly those focused on performance metrics and regulatory compliance.

lethalhugs
New usert reminded to show their Attempt at the Solution in schoolwork threads -- askedd to re-post and try again

Homework Statement



You are an engineer in charge of designing a new generation of elevators for a prospective upgrade to the Empire State Building. Before the state legislature votes on funding for the project, they would like you to prepare a report on the benefits of upgrading the elevators. One of the numbers that they have requested is the time it will take the elevator to go from the ground floor to the 102nd floor observatory. They are unlikely to approve the project unless the new elevators make the trip much faster than the old elevators. If state law mandates that elevators cannot accelerate at greater than 4.80 m/s2 or travel faster than 13.3 m/s, what is the minimum time in which an elevator can travel the 373 m from the ground floor to the observatory floor?

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The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea for this question[/B]
 
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lethalhugs said:
the answer shows wrong when i enter it :(
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