A bullet is fired vertically upward in a controlled test environment. Its distance S (in ft) above the ground is given by S=2100t−19.2t2 , where t is the time (in s). Find the acceleration of the bullet. (type integer or a decimal.)

A bullet is fired vertically upward in a controlled test environment. Its distance S (in ft) above the ground is given by S=2100t−19.2t2 , where t is the time (in s). Find the acceleration of the bullet. (type integer or a decimal.)

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26SA

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: A rocket ship has a position given by x = br² meters. In order for it to reach a velocity of 3.000…

Q: The equation of a motion of a train is given by m dv dt = mk(1 − e −t ) − mcv, where v is the speed,…

A: Solution: given thatequation of motion of trainmdvdt=mk(1-e-t)-mcvm, k and c are constants, t is the…

Q: Starting from its nest, an eagle flies at constant speed for 3.0 min due east, then 4.0 min due…

A: Since the two directions are orthogonal, the net displacement can be obtained as The distance of…

Q: Using the equation Ek = mv2/2 , write an equation to solve for (a) m and (b) v.

A: Given data: Kinetic energy equation Ek = mv2/2 Required: Equation to solve for mass and velocity

Q: An object is thrown straight upward with an initial velocity of 13.1 m/s. What's the object's…

A: The expression for the required displacement is,

Q: The formula for the location of a particle is x = 6 8 t + 2 t 2 ( m), where t represents any instant…

Q: A motorcyclist is traveling at 13.6 m/s and accelerating at 3.05 m/s? for 2.1 s, how far does it…

A: Given(s): Initial speed, u=13.6 m/s. Acceleration, a=3.05 m/s2. Time, t=2.1 s Require: Distance…

Q: Chapter 2- questn-17 The coordinate of an object is given as a function of time by x(t) = 4t? – 3t3,…

Q: For a short time, the speed v of a car, in m / s, is given by v at“ + bt°, where t is the time in…

A: e is the right option

Q: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in the figure, where y, = 312 m and 0 = 66.0°. The…

Q: An object is thrown straight upward with an initial velocity of 13.3 m/s. What is the object's…

A: Initial upward velocity of an object (u) = 13.3 msFinal velocity at the maximum height (v) = 0 msg =…

Q: An object's position in the x-direction as a function of time is given by the expression; x(t) =…

Q: Use s"(t) = -32 feet per second per second as the acceleration due to gravity. With what initial…

A: Height ( h ) = 4 feet Maximum height to be reached (H) = 200 feet Distance (d) covered = 200 - 4 =…

Q: A snowboarder starts from rest at the top of a double black diamond hill. As she rides down the…

A: Given: x = 0.25 t3 + t2 +2tt in sec and x in feet.

Q: The displacement (in centimeters) of a particle s moving back and forth along a straight line is…

A: From the question, it is given that- s(t)=5sin(πt)+2cos(πt) t2=1.1 s, and t1=1 s

Q: A basketball is thrown and the motion is given by the equation h(t)=16t^2+32t+4ht=16t2+32t+4, where…

Q: An object is thrown straight upward with an initial velocity of 13 m/s. What is the object's maximum…

Q: For a standard production car, the highest road-tested acceleration ever reported occurred in 2015,…

Q: An object's position as a function of time is given by the expression; x(t) = 4.0t^3 - 4.0t^2 Where…

A: The velocity of the object is, v=dxdt=ddt4.0t3-4.0t2=12t2-8.0t The acceleration of the object is,…

Q: In reaching her destination, a backpacker walks with an average velocity of 1.14 m/s, due west. This…

Q: The velocity of a ball projected upward from ground level is given by v(t) = −32t + 48, where t is…

A: Given: velocity as a function of t, v(t)=-32t+48 feet/sec

Q: An object's position in the as a function of time obeys the equation; x (t) = 3t – 2t³ + 1.5t where…

A: Given displacement as function of time Velocity is rate of change of displacement . Therefore…

Q: units of (D) is:

A: Unit of D is m/s5 =ms-5

Q: Convert 2 km/h to m/s. How many ft/s is this? Evaluate each of the following and express with SI…

Q: A ball kicked from ground level at an initial velocity of 68 m/s and an angle θ with ground reaches…

Q: An object's position in the as a function of time obeys the equation; x(t) = 14.2/t2.17 + 5.1t3…

A: x(t) = 14.2/t2.17 + 5.1t3 = 14.2t-2.17 + 5.1t3 t = 1.93 s v = ?

Q: An object is travelling in 1-dimension (i.e. along the x- axis) with a velocity described by the…

A: The acceleration of an object is defined as the time rate of change of velocity. That is:…

Q: If equation of the displacement, S(t) in meters as a function of time (t) in minutes is giver S(t) =…

A: 1. Position at t=0 and 10 minute is

Q: What is the speed of a car going v=1.000mphv=1.000mph in SI units?

A: Given data The speed of car is given as: v = 1 mphv = 1 mph The conversion factor from hour to…

Q: The speed (m/s) an accelerating object is traveling is determined by the function v(d) = 9.8d + 8…

Q: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in the figure, where y, = 302 m and 0 = 54.0°. The…

A: Displacement is the shortest path between the initial and final position. It is a vector quantity.…

Q: A ball is thrown into the air by a baby alien on a planet in the system of Alpha Centauri with a…

A: Write the given values, and determine the height at t=1 s. u=34 ft/sy=34t-14t2y1=341-1412=20 ft

Q: If an arrow is shot upward on Mars with a speed of 66 m/s, its height in meters t seconds later is…

A: The most common formula for average speed is distance traveled divided by time taken Average speed…

Q: The speed of a vehicle falls uniformly from 18 m/s to zero at a deceleration of 2.55 m/s?.…

A: Given, initial speed of car=u=18 m/s Final speed after deceleration=v=0 m/s deceleration=a=-2.55…

Q: A particle is moving in three dimensions and its position vector is given by; 7(t) = (1.9t² + 2.1t)…

Q: Does a car traveling 50 miles per hour due south have the same velocity as a car traveling 50 miles…

A: A car travelling 50 mph due south have not the same velocity as a car travelling 50 mph due north

Q: An object is thrown straight upward with an initial velocity of 11.7 m/s. WWhat is the object's…

A: Given : Initial velocity, u = 11.7 m/s Final velocity, v = 0 m/s ( at maximum…

Q: 1.25 * A postal employee drives a delivery truck along the route shown in Fig. E1.25. Determine the…

Q: The position of an object moving along a line at any time t 2 0 is given by the function s(t) = t³ –…

A: The position of an object is given by,s(t)=t3-9t2+18........ t≥0......(1)where, s(t) is in feets…

Q: How to solve for the t (time to reach the highest point) ? Please show all solutions Given:…

Q: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in the figure, where y, = 254 m and 0 = 56.0°. The…

Q: The expression x = 9.40 cos(2.25(PI)t + (PI)/2) describes the position of an object as a function of…

Q: The expression for velocity is given: v=d/t - v0. The variables are given: d= 35.0 meters, t= 9.00…

Q: A woman starts from her home at 9.00 am, walks with a speed of 5 kmh^-1 on a straight road up to her…

A: Given:Woman starts walking at = 9.00 amSpeed of woman during walking (v1) = 5 km/hDistance between…

Q: The path traveled by an object (neglecting air resistance) that is projected at an initial height of…

Q: The height h, in feet, of a ball above the ground t seconds after being thrown upward with a…

A: Given function of height, h=-16t2+49t+9

Concept explainers

Scalars and Vectors

Scalars and Vectors are the classification of physical quantities that are used to denote various terms in physics.

Question

A bullet is fired vertically upward in a controlled test environment. Its distance S (in ft) above the ground is given by S=2100t−19.2t² , where t is the time (in s). Find the acceleration of the bullet. (type integer or a decimal.)

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

This is a popular solution!

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

The world record for the hundred meter dash is 9.58 s.What is the corresponding average speed in units of m/s,km/h,ft/s,and mi/h? At this speed, how long would it take to run 1.00 x 102 yards?
An object is dropped from rest and takes 2.83 seconds to reach the ground below. From what distance above the ground was it dropped? (State this as a positive number and assume it has proper SI Units)
The equation of a motion of a train is given by mdvdt= mk(1 − e−t) − mcv, where v is thespeed, t is the time and m, k, c are constants. Determine the speed v given v = 0 at t = 0.
A helicopter is ascending vertically with a speed of 5.30 m/s. At a height of 107 m above the Earth, a package is dropped from the helicopter. How much time does it take for the package to reach the ground? [Hint: What is v0 for the package?] Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. My Answer is that t= 4.163 but what unit is it? I tried s, m/s, min but none of them were correct. PLEASE HELP CONFIRM MY ANSWER and THE UNIT along with 4.163
An object is thrown from a level field with initial upward speed 17 m/s and forward speed 9.9 m/s. How far (in m) from its launch point is its landing place? You do not need to put the unit in the answer, just the number. As usual, ignore air resistance, etc; use the acceleration due to gravity as 9.8 meters per second squared.
The height of an object thrown upward from the roof of a building 408 ft. tall, with a initial velocity of 96 ft/ sec, is given by the equation h= -16t2+96t+408, where h represents the height of the object after t seconds. How long will it take the object to hit the ground?. Answer in exact form and decimal form rounded to the nearest hundredth.
The height of a projectile fired straight up in the air with an initial velocity of 64 ft/s is h = 64t - 16t2, where h is height in feet and t is time in seconds. The table represents the data for another projectile. Which projectile goes higher? How much higher? Table Data Time (t) Height (h) 0.5 20 1 32 1.5 36 2 32
An object moves along the x-axis so its x-coordinate obeys the equation x=at² + bt+c, where a = 11, b = 11, and c = 17. Find the time t when its velocity and acceleration are numerically equal.
Starting with a velocity of 5 knots along positive x-axis, a vessel accelerates for 10 minutes with an acceleration of 60 nautical mi/hr 2 . What is its velocity at the end of the period of 10 minutes?
An athlete runs with velocity 12 km/h12 km/h for 44 minutes, 16 km/h16 km/h for the next 22 minutes, and 17 km/h17 km/h for other 66 minutes. Compute the total distance traveled.
A car traveling 98 km/hkm/h is 250 mm behind a truck traveling 83 km/hkm/h . How long will it take the car to reach the truck? answer using two significant figures.
A car takes 5.0 s to go from v=0 m/s to v=24 m/s at constant acceleration. If you wish to find the disance traveled using the equation d=1/2at squared, what value should you use for a? Express your answer to two significant figures and includ the appropraite units.