Answer:
V = 90.51 m/s
Explanation:
From the given information:
Initial speed (u) = 0
Distance (S) = 391 m
Acceleration (a) = 18.9 m/s²
Using the relation for the equation of motion:
v² - u² = 2as
v² - 0² = 2as
v² = 2as
[tex]v = \sqrt{2as}[/tex]
[tex]v = \sqrt{2*18.9*391}[/tex]
v = 121.57 m/s
After the parachute opens:
The initial velocity = 121.57 m/ss
Distance S' = 332 m
Acceleration = -9.92 m/s²
How fast is the racer can be determined by using the relation:
[tex]V= \sqrt{v^2 + 2aS'}[/tex]
[tex]V = \sqrt{121.57^2+ 2 (-9.92)(332)}[/tex]
V = 90.51 m/s