The acceleration of a vehicle takes the form du, -= 3.6-0.06 u₂ dt where u is speed in ft/sec. The vehicle is traveling at 45ft/sec at time T. (1) determine the distance traveled by the vehicle when
The acceleration of a vehicle takes the form du, -= 3.6-0.06 u₂ dt where u is speed in ft/sec. The vehicle is traveling at 45ft/sec at time T. (1) determine the distance traveled by the vehicle when
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The acceleration of a vehicle takes the form
du
-= 3.6-0.06 u₂
dt
where u is speed in ft/sec.
The vehicle is traveling at 45ft/sec at time T.
(1) determine the distance traveled by the vehicle when
accelerated to a speed of 55ft/sec;
(2) Determine the time needed for the vehicle to reach 55ft/sec;
(3) Determine the acceleration of vehicle after 3 sec.
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