A cheetah can run with a speed of 29 m/s. Determine the distance travelled by a running cheetah in 8.6 s
D=R*T=(29m/s)*(8.6s)
To determine the distance travelled by a running cheetah, we can use the formula: distance = speed × time.
First, let's convert the given speed from meters per second to meters per hour. Since there are 3600 seconds in an hour, we can multiply the speed by 3600:
Speed in m/h = 29 m/s × 3600 s/h = 104,400 m/h
Now we can calculate the distance travelled by the cheetah in meters:
Distance = speed × time = 104,400 m/h × 8.6 s
Since we want the answer in meters, let's convert the speed from meters per hour to meters per second by dividing it by 3600:
Distance = 104,400 m/h × 8.6 s ÷ 3600
Calculating this expression gives us the distance travelled by the cheetah in meters.
Note: Make sure to check your units and ensure that they are consistent throughout the calculation.