a car starts from rest and accelerates at 6m/s^2.how far does it travel in 3s?
To determine the distance traveled by the car in 3 seconds, we can make use of the equations of motion.
The given information indicates that the car starts from rest, which means its initial velocity (u) is 0 m/s. The car's acceleration (a) is given as 6 m/s^2, and the time (t) is 3 seconds.
To find the distance traveled (S), we can use the equation of motion:
S = ut + (1/2)at^2
Since the car starts from rest, we can simplify the equation to:
S = (1/2)at^2
Now, substitute the values into the equation:
S = (1/2) * 6 * (3^2)
Simplifying further:
S = (1/2) * 6 * 9
S = 27 meters
Therefore, the car travels a distance of 27 meters in 3 seconds.