Uniform Acceleration from Rest
A high-speed train accelerates uniformly from rest to a velocity of 45 m/s in a time of 15 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the train and state the correct S.I. unit.
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A high-speed train accelerates uniformly from rest to a velocity of 45 m/s in a time of 15 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the train and state the correct S.I. unit.
A car traveling along a horizontal test track at 28 m/s applies its brakes, causing a constant deceleration of 3.5 m/s² until it comes to a complete standstill. Calculate the braking distance required.
A skydiver of total mass 75 kg jumps from an aircraft. At time t = 0, she is falling at 40 m/s, where air resistance opposes her motion with a drag force of 450 N. (i) Calculate her initial downward acceleration at this instant (g = 9.8 m/s²). (ii) Explain why her acceleration decreases to zero as velocity continues to increase.