Problem Solving with Kinematics Equation 1

Question

A bicyclist is traveling at a speed of 5 m/s when it suddenly accelerates, at a constant rate of

0.6 m/s2, for a time of 10s. What is the speed of the bicycle at the end of that 10s?

Answer 1

Under constant acceleration,

v(t) = v₀ + at

Plug in

v₀ = 5 m/s

a = 0.6 m/s²

t = 10 s

and get v(t) at 10 s.