An elevator is initially moving upward at a speed of 12.00 m/s. The elevator experiences a constant downward acceleration of magnitude 4.00 m/ss for 3.00s. (a) Find the magnitude and direction of the elevator`s final velocity (b) How far did it move during 3.00 s interval?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
5th Edition
ISBN:9781133104261
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6P: At t = 0, a particle moving in the xy plane with constant acceleration has a velocity of...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question

An elevator is initially moving upward at a speed of 12.00 m/s. The elevator experiences a constant downward acceleration of magnitude 4.00 m/ss for 3.00s.

(a) Find the magnitude and direction of the elevator`s final velocity

(b) How far did it move during 3.00 s interval?

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 5 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Displacement, velocity and acceleration
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
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning