How far does the cyclist travel?

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A bicyclist starts from rest and accelerates at 4.0 m/s² for 3.0 s. the cyclist then travels for 20 s at a constant
speed. How far does the cyclist travel?
Transcribed Image Text:A bicyclist starts from rest and accelerates at 4.0 m/s² for 3.0 s. the cyclist then travels for 20 s at a constant speed. How far does the cyclist travel?
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When the cyclist starts cycling initially its velocity (u) = 0 m/s

then accelerates (a)= 4 m/s

For time (t) = 3 sec

Now Using the Kinematics equation of motion

S= u(t)+(1/2)(a)(t)

Where S is the displacement in meters.

Putting the Values

S= 0(3) + (0.5)(4)(3)

S= 18 m

 

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