SOLUTION: particle starting with initial speed v0 has constant acceleration a, then its speed after t seconds is given by: v+v0=at. find v0 and a if v=28 m/s and t=4 s and v=43 m/s and t=7 s

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Question 908549: particle starting with initial speed v0 has constant acceleration a, then its speed after t seconds is given by: v+v0=at. find v0 and a if v=28 m/s and t=4 s and v=43 m/s and t=7 s
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Your velocity equation is incorrect. Should be either or .

Substituting values you get:





Solve as you would any other 2X2 system of linear equations.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it