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A bus initially moving at 20 m/s with an acceleration of -4m/s² for 5
seconds. What is the displacement AND final velocity?

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Answer:

50m; 0m/s.

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Initial velocity = 20m/s

Acceleration, a = - 4m/s²

Time, t = 5secs

To find the displacement, we would use the second equation of motion;

[tex] S = ut + \frac {1}{2}at^{2}[/tex]

Substituting into the equation, we have;

[tex] S =20*5 + \frac{1}{2}*(-4)*5^{2}[/tex]

[tex] S =100 + (-2)*25[/tex]

[tex] S =100 - 50[/tex]

S = 50m

Next, to find the final velocity, we would use the third equation of motion;

[tex] V^{2} = U^{2} + 2aS [/tex]

Where;

  • V represents the final velocity measured in meter per seconds.
  • U represents the initial velocity measured in meter per seconds.
  • a represents acceleration measured in meters per seconds square.

Substituting into the equation, we have;

[tex] V^{2} = 20^{2} + 2(-4)*50 [/tex]

[tex] V^{2} = 400 - 400[/tex]

[tex] V^{2} = 0[/tex]

V = 0m/s

Therefore, the displacement of the bus is 50m and its final velocity is 0m/s.

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