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Chapter 2 Problem 26

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Problem 26PE

Professional Application: Blood is accelerated from rest to 30.0 cm/s in a distance of 1.80 cm by the left ventricle of the heart. (a) Make a sketch of the situation. (b) List the knowns in this problem. (c) How long does the acceleration take? To solve this part, first identify the unknown, and then discuss how you chose the appropriate equation to solve for it. After choosing the equation, show your steps in solving for the unknown, checking your units. (d) Is the answer reasonable when compared with the time for a heartbeat?

Solution

ANSWER:

Step 1:-

The initial velocity of blood was, and the final velocity it reached was, .

The distance covered during this acceleration was, .

So, the acceleration can be found by the given equation of motion,

.

a)

The situation will look like,

 

The diagram shows a constant acceleration of  which changed the velocity from 0 to 30 cm/s.

b)

In the problem the knowns are initial and final velocities and the distance covered.

c)

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Title College Physics  1 
Author Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
ISBN 9781938168000

Professional Application: Blood is accelerated from rest

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