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79. A commuter train can minimize the time t between two stations by accelerating (a, = 0.1 m/s2) for a time tį then undergoing a
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79. A commuter train can minimize the time t between
two stations by accelerating (a, = 0.1 m/s2) for a time
tį then undergoing a negative acceleration (az =
-0.5 m/s2) by using his brakes for a time ty. Since the
stations are only 1 km apart, the train never reaches its
maximum velocity. Find the minimum time of travelt,
and the time t.
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Let the train remains under acceleration for time t₁ and under deceleration for time t₂ .
The final velocity under acceleration becomes the initial velocity of deceleration.
.1 t₁ = .5 t₂
t₁ = 5 t₂
Now , total distance travelled is 1000 m
1/2 a₁t₁² + 1/2 a₂ t₂² = 1000
a₁t₁² + a₂ t₂² = 2000
.1 x 25 t₂² + .5 t₂² = 2000
3 t₂² = 2000
t₂² = 666.67
t₂ = 25.82 s
t₁ = 25.82 x 5 = 129.1 s
Total time = 154.92 s