A ball on a frictionless plane is swung around in a circle at constant speed. The acceleration points in the same direction as the velocity vector. a. True
b. False

False

Explanation:

You have a circle so think back to circular motion. Theres 2 directions, centripetal and tangential. The problem tells you there's a constant tangential speed so tangential acceleration is 0. However there is a centripetal acceleration acting on the ball that holds it in its circular motion (i.e. tension, or gravity). Since centripetal is perpendicular to the tangential direction, acceleration and velocity are in different directions.

the minimum constant speed at which she can catch the train is 2.7 m/s

given:

acceleration = 0.6

time = 4.5 s

to find:

velocity = ?

formula used:

from 1st kinematic equation we get,

v = u + at

u = initial speed of train = 0 m/s

v = final speed of the train

a = acceleration of the train

t = time

solution:

from 1st kinematic equation we get,

v = u + at

u = initial speed of train = 0 m/s

v = final speed of the train

a = acceleration of the train

t = time

v = 0 + (0.6 × 4.5)

v = 2.7 m/s

the minimum constant speed at which she can catch the train is 2.7 m/s