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When the pad is replaced by one that requires a distance of 4d to stop the same package, what happens to the length of time it takes for the package to stop?

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Answer:

t = 4 t₁ , We see that time is increased by a factor of 4

Step-by-step explanation:

For this exercise let's use the concepts of kinematics

v² = v₀² + 2 a d

With the first pad when the package stopped zero speed, let's look for acceleration

0 = v₀² - 2 a₁ d

a₁ = v₀² / 2 d

Let's use the equation to enter time

v = v₀ - a₁ t₁

t₁ = v₀ / a₁

When we replace the pad with another one where the distance is 4d

a = v₀² / 2 (4d)

a = a₁ / 4

We see that the acceleration is 4 times lower.

The equation kinematics

v = v₀ - at

t = v₀ / a

We replace the acceleration

t = v₀ 4/a1

t = t₁ 4

We see that time is increased by a factor of 4

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