Question

A racecar traveling at a velocity of 18.5 m/s, accelerates at a rate of 2.47 m/s2 and covers a distance of 79.78 m. Determine the final velocity of the racecar.

Answer 1

The final velocity of the race car is 27.14 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

initial velocity of the race car, u = 18.5 m/s

acceleration of the race car, a = 2.47 m/s²

distance covered by the race car, s = 79.78 m

Apply the following kinematic equation to determine the final velocity of the race car.

v² = u² + 2as

v² = (18.5)² + 2(2.47)(79.78)

v² = 736.363

v = √736.363

v = 27.14 m/s

Therefore, the final velocity of the racecar is 27.14 m/s