If a car drives at 5 ms^-1 for 10 seconds and then 6 ms^-1 for 5 seconds, how far has it travelled in total?

The equation used here is speed = distance / time (s=d/t). Firstly the 30 ms^-1. Rearrange the equation to find distance (st=d). 5ms^-1 x 10s = 50m. The second stint is 6ms^-1 x 5s = 30m. This makes the total distance as 30m + 50m = 80m.

Answered by Marcus P. Physics tutor

2111 Views

See similar Physics GCSE tutors

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain how Pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) can store energy.


a) A car weighs 1500kg, if it is travelling at 7m/s, how much kinetic energy does it have?


How does heat transfer through convection work?


Please describe the structure of atom, with reference to the relative mass and charge.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences