two objects move along the same straight line. The velocities of the objects are given by V1=16t-6t^2 and V2=2t-10 (t>=0) Initially the objects are 32m apart. At what time do they collide?
I do not have any idea on this question, can anyone give me some clues? thanks
two objects move along the same straight line. The velocities of the objects are given by V1=16t-6t^2 and V2=2t-10 (t>=0) Initially the objects are 32m apart. At what time do they collide?
I do not have any idea on this question, can anyone give me some clues? thanks
Work out the displacement of each at time "t". And equate to solve.
Since they start 32m apart, then at t=0, one displacment can be 0, and the other 32. It's not stated explicitly which is which, but I'd assume the first one has s=0 at t=0.
If that doesn't give a solution with t>0, then reverse the order and make the second one s=0 when t=0.
Work out the displacement of each at time "t". And equate to solve.
Since they start 32m apart, then at t=0, one displacment can be 0, and the other 32. It's not stated explicitly which is which, but I'd assume the first one has s=0 at t=0.
If that doesn't give a solution with t>0, then reverse the order and make the second one s=0 when t=0.
Thank u I have tried many orders.....finally got it.
Work out the displacement of each at time "t". And equate to solve. Since they start 32m apart, then at t=0, one displacment can be 0, and the other 32. It's not stated explicitly which is which, but I'd assume the first one has s=0 at t=0. If that doesn't give a solution with t>0, then reverse the order and make the second one s=0 when t=0.
thank you so much I spent ages trying to figure this out!