Answer:
Explanation:
Given that:
the putty initial speed (u) = 9.10 m/s
distance (s) between hand and the ceiling = 3.50 m
the speed of the putty prior to the time it hits the ceiling can be determined by considering the second equation of motion.
v² - u² = 2as
Since the putty is moving in a vertical motion(i.e. in an upward direction)
v² - u² = -2gs
v² = u² - 2gs
[tex]v = \sqrt{u^2 - 2gs}[/tex]
[tex]v = \sqrt{(9.10)^2 -( 2* 9.8) (3.50 -0)}[/tex]
[tex]v = \sqrt{82.81 -19.6 (3.50)}[/tex]
[tex]v = \sqrt{82.81 -68.6}[/tex]
[tex]v = \sqrt{14.21}[/tex]
v = 3.77 m/s
2.
The time it takes to reach the ceiling from the moment it leaves your hand can be calculated by using the first equation of motion:
v = u + at
In an upward direction
v = u - gt
making time t the subject;
v - u = -gt
[tex]t = \dfrac{v-u}{-g}[/tex]
[tex]t = \dfrac{3.77 - 9.10}{-9.8}[/tex]
[tex]t = \dfrac{-5.33}{-9.8}[/tex]
t = 0.54s
