a bungee jumper is falling at a velocity of 2m/s [down] when the bungee cord just starts to stretch. after the cord stretches for 2.5s, the velocity is 11m [down]. assume that the acceleration is at constant.
a) what is the acceleration of the jumper?
b) what is the total time for the jumper to slow down from 25m/s [down] to zero?
a) Well, if the velocity changes from 2m/s to 11m/s in 2.5 seconds, we can calculate the average acceleration using the formula:
Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time
So, the change in velocity is 11m/s - 2m/s = 9m/s, and the time is 2.5 seconds. Now we just plug those numbers into the formula:
Acceleration = 9m/s / 2.5s
That gives us an acceleration of 3.6 m/s² (downward, of course). Remember, what goes down must come up... eventually.
b) Ah, the joys of slowing down! If the jumper needs to slow down from 25m/s to zero, we'll need a bit more information. Specifically, we need to know the acceleration in order to calculate the time it takes to come to a stop. Without that, my calculations might get a little wild!
To answer these questions, we can apply the equations of motion for uniformly accelerated motion. The two key equations we need are:
1. v = u + at
where v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and t is the time.
2. s = ut + (1/2)at^2
where s is the displacement, u is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and t is the time.
a) First, let's determine the acceleration of the jumper.
Given:
Initial velocity, u = 2 m/s [down]
Final velocity, v = 11 m/s [down]
Time, t = 2.5 s
Using the equation v = u + at, we can solve for acceleration (a):
v = u + at
11 = 2 + a * 2.5
11 - 2 = 2.5a
9 = 2.5a
a = 9 / 2.5
a ≈ 3.6 m/s^2 [down]
Therefore, the acceleration of the jumper is approximately 3.6 m/s^2 downward.
b) Next, let's find the total time for the jumper to slow down from 25 m/s [down] to zero.
Given:
Initial velocity, u = 25 m/s [down]
Final velocity, v = 0 m/s [down]
We can use the same equation, v = u + at, to find the time (t) taken to slow down:
0 = 25 + a * t
-25 = 3.6 * t
t = -25 / 3.6
t ≈ -6.94 s
The obtained value of t is negative, which doesn't make physical sense. This indicates that the jumper will not slow down from 25 m/s to zero. It is important to note that our initial assumptions may not be realistic in this scenario. Please ensure the provided values are accurate or consult a professional for more accurate calculations.
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