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asked • 04/17/22

How to find distance when mass and velocity is given?

Heidi T.

There needs to be some context here. Distance is independent of mass except in a few special cases (simple harmonic motion, where the period depends on the mass, then velocity will help determine where in the oscillation the bob is located, which will give a displacement from the equilibrium position). If you have a velocity and need to find the distance traveled, then you also need either acceleration and time or acceleration and velocity at some other time.
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Luke J.

The original problem prompt could help narrow down where you are confused at 0000 A.
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BRUCE S. answered • 07/06/22

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The information given, or rather not given, is insufficient to formulate a definitive answer.

Perhaps a generalized equation of motion cold be given but not without many, many assumptions or inclusion of myriad conditions.

For example:

Is the motion under the influence of external forces such as gravity, electromagnetic,

atomic, nuclear or quantum mechanical conditions present?

Is a classical physics or relativistic (simple or general) solution sought?

If the conditions of the motion are not provided, this question does not provide a basis for demonstrating the students competence. It is a bad question.


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