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iamemily
Dec 1, 2007, 05:52 PM
okay so I don't know how to do this question at all.

it says : John begins to walk faster and accelerates at a rate of 5km/h. How long did it take him to reach a top speed of 12km/h?

A=5
V2=12
t=?
V2=?

But if I use the acceleration equation I have Aav=delta V/delta T
5= v1-12/t


And I don't have enough information to finish it.. but maybe I'm not seeing it.. help please?

s_cianci
Dec 1, 2007, 06:04 PM
His initial velocity was probably 0. That should enable you to finish the question.

cool_dude
Dec 2, 2007, 08:40 AM
use the equation a = v/t where a = acceleration, v = velocity and t = time.
so just plug in your numbers
5 = 12/t

and now just solve for t