The acceleration of an object can be described by the equation a=2d/t^2, where a is acceleration d is the distance, and t is time. if an object accelerates at a rate of 2 (m/s^2) for 10 meters what is the total time elapsed?

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Pop Tart

10 March, 08:39

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Alden Powers · Answer 1

The main formula is

a=2d/t^2, so we can deduce that t^2=2d / a, and t=sqrt (2d/a)

for a = 2 (m/s^2), d=10 meters,

so t=sqrt (2x10/2) = sqrt (10) s