What is the Time to Reach a Distance of 50 ft at a Velocity of 60 mph?

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In summary, kinematics in one dimension is the study of the motion of objects along a single axis without considering the cause of the motion. The basic concepts in kinematics include position, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time. Velocity in one dimension can be calculated by dividing the change in position by the time it took to change that position. The difference between speed and velocity is that speed is a scalar quantity while velocity is a vector quantity. The relationship between distance, time, and acceleration can be described by the kinematic equation d = v₀t + ½at².

Oct 16, 2011

lilac1.

1. A pitcher throws a baseball at 60mph. How much time does it take the ball to reach the batter 50 ft away?

2.t = x/v

3. t = 50/60
t = 0.83

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Oct 16, 2011

lewando

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Your units are not consistent (miles,feet). If you stated your units for time (hours) you would see a ridiculous result

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What is kinematics in one dimension?

Kinematics in one dimension is the branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects along a single axis or direction, without considering the causes of the motion.

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What is the relationship between distance, time, and acceleration?

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