The rocket-driven sled Sonic Wind No. 2, used for investigating the physiological effects of large accelerations, runs on a straight, level track 1070 m (3500 ft) long. Starting from rest, it can reach a speed of 224 m>s1500 mi>h2 in 0.900 s. (a) Compute the acceleration in m>s 2 , assuming that it is constant. (b) What is the ratio of this acceleration to that of a freely falling body (g)

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Answer:

[tex](a)a_{x}=248.9m/s^2\\(b)ratio=25.4[/tex]

Explanation:

Given data

Final Speed=224 m/s

initial speed=0 m/s

Distance=1070m

Time=0.900s

For Part (a) Acceleration

This is analysis model for particle under constant acceleration

In order to calculate the acceleration we will use following equations

[tex]a_{x}=\frac{v_{xf}-v_{xi}}{t}[/tex]

Substitute the given values

[tex]a_{x}=\frac{224m/s-0m/s}{0.900s}\\ a_{x}=248.9m/s^2[/tex]

For Part (B) the ratio of this acceleration to that of a freely falling body (g)

The ratio between both acceleration is given below as:

[tex]ratio=\frac{a_{x}}{a_{y}}\\ where\\a_{y}=g=9.8m/s^2\\So\\ratio=\frac{a_{x}}{g}\\ ratio=\frac{248.9m/s^2}{9.8m/s^2} \\ratio=25.4[/tex]