A train is moving with a velocity of 20 m/s. when the brakes are applied the acceleration is reduced to -0.6 m/s².calculate the distance covered by the train before coming to rest

x = 333.33 [m]

Explanation:

To solve this problem we must use the following kinematics equation.

where:

Vf = final velocity = 0

Vi = initial velocity = 20 [m/s]

a = desacceleration = 0.6 [m/s^2]

x = distance [m]

Note: the final speed is zero as the body finishes its movement.

Now replacing:

0 = (20)^2 - (2*0.6*x)

1.2*x = 400

x = 333.33 [m]

d₁ = displacement of tern from arctic to antarctic = 11000 miles

d₂ = displacement of tern from antarctic to arctic =   - 11000 miles

d = total displacement for the journey

total displacement for the journey is given as

d = d₁ + d₂

d = 11000 + (-11000)

d = 0 miles

t₁ = time of travel from arctic to antarctic = 3 months = 3 x 30 days = 90 days

t₂ = time of travel from antarctic to arctic = 3 months = 3 x 30 days = 90 days

t = total time of travel

total time of travel is given as

t = t₁ + t₂

t = 90 + 90

t = 180 days

average velocity is given as

average velocity = total displacement/ total time

v = d/t

v = 0/180

v = 0 miles/day