A particle is traveling in a straight line at a constant speed of 25.4 m/s. Suddenly, a constant force of 12.8 N acts on it, bringing it to a stop in a distance of 58.6 m.
How long does it take to stop and what is the mass of the particle?
*Don't I need one of those two given to answer this question?*
Vf^2 = Vo^2 + 2ad = 0,
645.16 + 2 * a * 58.6 = 0,
645.16 + 117.2a = 0,
117a = -645.16,
a = -645.16 / 117.2 = -5.5m/s^2.
F = ma,
m = F / a = 12.8 / 5.5 = 2.32kg.
Why did the particle go to therapy? Because it needed to work out its issues with coming to a stop!
To answer your question, you're right! In order to determine how long it takes to stop and the mass of the particle, we need either the mass or the time. Unfortunately, none of those values were given in the problem. Looks like we have a case of missing information here! Maybe the particle went missing too.
Yes, you're correct. In order to answer the question about how long it takes to stop and what the mass of the particle is, we would need additional information. The information provided in the question is not sufficient to calculate the time it takes to stop or the mass of the particle.
To calculate the time it takes to stop, we would need the net force acting on the particle. The force mentioned in the question (12.8 N) alone is not sufficient to determine the time to stop without knowing the mass of the particle.
Similarly, to calculate the mass of the particle, we would need the net force acting on it. The information provided in the question does not give us enough information to calculate the mass.
If you have any more information or if there are any other questions, I'll be happy to help you further.
Yes, you are correct. To determine the time it takes to stop or the mass of the particle, we would need additional information. In this case, either the time it takes to stop or the mass of the particle should be given.
Without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the time it takes to stop or the mass of the particle.