Question

A shark is cruising at 4 m/s when it sees a fish straight

ahead. The shark increases its speed to 9 m/s in 2
seconds. How far does the shark travel in this time?

Answer 1

Distance, S = 13m

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Initial velocity, u = 4m/s

Final velocity, v = 9m/s

Time, t = 2 seconds

To find the distance, S;

First of all, we would determine the acceleration of the shark.

Acceleration = (v - u)/t

Acceleration = (9 - 4)/2

Acceleration = 5/2

Acceleration = 2.5m/s²

Now, to find the distance we would use the second equation of motion

S = ut + ½at²

Substituting into the equation, we have

S = 4(2) + ½*2.5*2²

S = 8 + 1.25*4

S = 8 + 5

Distance, S = 13m