A particle starts with an initial velocity of $10.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ along $x$-direction and accelerates uniformly at the rate of $2.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$. The time taken by the particle to reach the velocity of $60.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ is __________.
Solution
<p>To find the time taken by the particle to reach the velocity of $60.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, we can use the formula:</p>
<p>$v = u + at$</p>
<p>Where:
$v$ is the final velocity,
$u$ is the initial velocity,
$a$ is the acceleration, and
$t$ is the time taken.</p>
<p>Plugging in the given values:</p>
<p>$60.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} = 10.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} + 2.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2} \cdot t$</p>
<p>Solve for $t$:</p>
<p>$50.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} = 2.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2} \cdot t$</p>
<p>$t = \frac{50.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}}{2.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}} = 25 \mathrm{s}$</p>
<p>So, the time taken by the particle to reach the velocity of $60.0 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ is 25 seconds.</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Kinematics · Topic: Motion in a Straight Line
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