How to Calculate Object Travel Time: Formula for 402m Distance

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To calculate the time it takes for an object to travel 402 meters from rest with an acceleration of 17 m/s², the formula s = ut + 1/2 at² can be used. Here, s represents the distance, u is the initial velocity (0 in this case), a is the acceleration (17 m/s²), and t is the time. Since the initial velocity is zero, the equation simplifies, allowing for the calculation of time using a square root. It's important to clarify that 17 m/s is a velocity, not an acceleration. This discussion emphasizes the need for accurate definitions in physics problems to ensure correct calculations.
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What formula can I use the time it takes an object to travel 402m if it starts at rest and accelerates at 17m/s?
 
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##s=ut+\frac{1}{2}at^2##, where

s = distance travelled
u = initial velocity
t = time
a = acceleration

Use the formula for the solution to a quadratic equation to write t as a function of the other, known, variables.
 
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JPaulPhysics said:
What formula can I use the time it takes an object to travel 402m if it starts at rest and accelerates at 17m/s?

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17m/s is not an acceleration, it is a velocity.
 
Since u=0, you get t by a square root.
 

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