What else can we learn by examining the equation
We see that:
displacement depends on the square of the elapsed time when acceleration is not zero. In
[link] , the dragster covers only one fourth of the total distance in the first half of the elapsed time
if acceleration is zero, then the initial velocity equals average velocity (
) and
becomes
Solving for final velocity when velocity is not constant (
)
A fourth useful equation can be obtained from another algebraic manipulation of previous equations.
If we solve
for
, we get
Substituting this and
into
, we get
Calculating final velocity: dragsters
Calculate the final velocity of the dragster in
[link] without using information about time.
Strategy
Draw a sketch.
The equation
is ideally suited to this task because it relates velocities, acceleration, and displacement, and no time information is required.
Solution
1. Identify the known values. We know that
, since the dragster starts from rest. Then we note that
(this was the answer in
[link] ). Finally, the average acceleration was given to be
.
2. Plug the knowns into the equation
and solve for
Thus
To get
, we take the square root:
Discussion
145 m/s is about 522 km/h or about 324 mi/h, but even this breakneck speed is short of the record for the quarter mile. Also, note that a square root has two values; we took the positive value to indicate a velocity in the same direction as the acceleration.
An examination of the equation
can produce further insights into the general relationships among physical quantities:
The final velocity depends on how large the acceleration is and the distance over which it acts
For a fixed deceleration, a car that is going twice as fast doesn’t simply stop in twice the distance—it takes much further to stop. (This is why we have reduced speed zones near schools.)
Putting equations together
In the following examples, we further explore one-dimensional motion, but in situations requiring slightly more algebraic manipulation. The examples also give insight into problem-solving techniques. The box below provides easy reference to the equations needed.
Summary of kinematic equations (constant
)
Calculating displacement: how far does a car go when coming to a halt?
On dry concrete, a car can decelerate at a rate of
, whereas on wet concrete it can decelerate at only
. Find the distances necessary to stop a car moving at 30.0 m/s
(about 110 km/h) (a) on dry concrete and (b) on wet concrete. (c) Repeat both calculations, finding the displacement from the point where the driver sees a traffic light turn red, taking into account his reaction time of 0.500 s to get his foot on the brake.
Strategy
Draw a sketch.
In order to determine which equations are best to use, we need to list all of the known values and identify exactly what we need to solve for. We shall do this explicitly in the next several examples, using tables to set them off.
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I don't think so. because check it, if the demand for chicken increases, people will no longer consume fish like they used to causing a fall in the demand for fish
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is not really possible to let the value of a goods to be same at the same time.....
Salome
Suppose the inflation rate is 6%, does it mean that all the goods you purchase will cost
6% more than previous year? Provide with reasoning.
Not necessarily. To measure the inflation rate economists normally use an averaged price index of a basket of certain goods. So if you purchase goods included in the basket, you will notice that you pay 6% more, otherwise not necessarily.
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How do I calculate this question: C= 100+5yd G= 2000 T= 2000 I(planned)=200.
Suppose the actual output is 3000. What is the level of planned expenditures at this level of output?
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money as unit of account means what?
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A unit of account is something that can be used to value goods and services and make calculations
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no Mpc is greater than 1
Y=100+.9Y+50
Y-.9Y=150
0.1Y/0.1=150/0.1
Y=1500
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If a negative shocks shifts the IS curve to the left, what type of policy do you suggest so as to stabilize the level of output?
discuss your answer using appropriate graph.