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The constant velocity motion formula can be expressed as x = x0 + vt

where x is the location of the object at time t, xo is where the object begins, and v is the constant velocity. This is an example of a linear equation.

Suppose we’re collecting data on an object that we know has a constant velocity. We observe the object being 40m away from us at time 4. 10 seconds later at time 14, we make another observation and notice the object is now 70m away.


Using this data, and the constant velocity motion formula, determine an equation that models the object’s path.

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Answer and Step-by-step explanation: With the constant velocity motion formula, we can determine constant velocity of the object in motion whose data we collected:

x = x₀ + vt

Velocity can be calculated as:


v=(x-x_(0))/(t)


v=(70-40)/(10)

v = 3 m/s

The beginning of the data collect, object is 40m away, then x₀ = 40.

So, equation modeling the object's path is x = 40 + 3t.

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