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Standard IX
Physics
Derivation of Position-Velocity Relation by Graphical Method
A person trav...
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A person travelling at 43.2 km/h applies the brake giving a deceleration of 6.0 m/s
2
to his scooter. How far will it travel before stopping?
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Solution
Initial velocity, u = 43.2 km/h = 12 m/s
Final velocity, v = 0
Acceleration, a = −6 m/s
2
From
v
2
=
u
2
+
2
a
s
, we get:
Distance,
s
=
v
2
-
u
2
2
(
a
)
⇒
s
=
0
-
12
2
2
-
6
=
12
2
12
=
12
m
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