A cyclist is observed at two instants of time while moving along a straight road
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A cyclist is observed at two instants of time while moving along a straight road. He is 5m from a lamp-post at t=2s and 45m from the same lamp-post at t=10s. Use this information to answer the following.
(i) Plot the two points on a position–time coordinate system and join them with a straight line.
(ii) Calculate the speed of the cyclist during this interval.
(iii) If the cyclist continues to ride with the same speed, find his distance from the lamp-post at t=16s.