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Kinematic Equations Worksheet

This document contains 8 problems involving kinematic equations to calculate distance, time, velocity and acceleration given various starting conditions of motion. Each problem provides the relevant variables and equations to solve for the unknown quantity. The problems cover scenarios like a runner accelerating over time, a plane accelerating uniformly over a distance, objects free falling with gravity or accelerating from rest, and calculating the acceleration of objects from their change in velocity over a distance.

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Kinematic Equations Worksheet

This document contains 8 problems involving kinematic equations to calculate distance, time, velocity and acceleration given various starting conditions of motion. Each problem provides the relevant variables and equations to solve for the unknown quantity. The problems cover scenarios like a runner accelerating over time, a plane accelerating uniformly over a distance, objects free falling with gravity or accelerating from rest, and calculating the acceleration of objects from their change in velocity over a distance.

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Kinematic Equations (CW)

Problem 1. A runner accelerates to 4.2 m/s2 for 10 seconds before winning the race. How far did he/she
run? (2)

a= 4.2 m/s2, t=10s, u=0, s=?

s= ut+ ½ at2 = ½ (4.2) (10)2 = 210 m

Problem 2. A plane starts from rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 20 s for a distance of 300
m. Determine the plane's acceleration. (2)

u= 0, t=20s, s=300m, a=?

s= ut+ ½ at2

s= ½ at2

a= 2s/ t2 = 2(300)/202 = 1.5 m/s2

Problem 3. A ball free falls from the top of the roof for 5 seconds. How far did it fall? What is its final
velocity at the end of 5 seconds? (2)

t= 5s, a=9.81 m/s2, u=0, s=?. v=?

s= ut+ ½ at2 = ½ (9.81)(25) =123 m (3 s.f.)

v2=u2+2as= 2(9.81)(122.625)= 2405.9

v= √ 2405.9 = 49 m/s ( 2s.f)

Problem 4. A bobsled team accelerates the sled to go to 150 m/s in 3 seconds from rest. (a)What is the
sled's acceleration? (b) What is the distance the bobsled team traveled? (4)

a) u= 0, v= 150 m/s, t= 3s, a=?

a= 150-0/3 =50 m/s2

b) s= ut+ ½ at2 = ½ (50)(9) = 225 m


Problem 5. A bullet leaves a rifle with a velocity of 452m/s .While accelerating through the barrel of the
rifle, the bullet moves a distance of 0. 93 m. Determine the acceleration of the bullet. (2)

u=0, v= 452 m/s, s= 0.93s, a=?

v2= u2+2as

a= v2-u2/2s = (452)2/2(0.93)

=1.1 x 105 m/s2

Problem 6. The observation deck of the Empire State Building is 381 m above the street. Determine the
time required for a penny to free fall from the deck to the street below. (2)

s= 381m, t=?, a= 9.81 m/s2 , u=0 m/s

s= ut+ ½ at2

s= ½ at2

t2= 2s/a= 2(381)/9.81= 77.75

t= 8.8 s

Problem 7. A bowling ball is dropped on the Jupiter from a height of 3 meters with an initial velocity of
0.4 m/s. The acceleration of gravity on Jupiter is 24.5 m/s2. How long does it take for the bowling ball to
reach the surface of Jupiter? (2)

s= 3m, u= 0.4 m/s, a= 24.5 m/s2 , t=?

s= ut+ ½ at2

3 = 0.4t + ½ (24.5) t2

3= 0.4t + 12.25t2

12.25t2 +0.4t -3= 0

t= 0.48 s
Problem 8. A truck accelerates uniformly from rest to a speed of 9.2 m/s over a distance of 26.2 m.
Determine the acceleration of the truck. (2)

u= 0m/s, v= 9.2 m/s, s= 26.2m, a=?

v2=u2+2as

v2= 2as

a= v2/2s =(9.2)2/2x26.2 = 1.6 m/s2

Total (18) marks

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