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A car with an initial velocity of 60m/s slows down with deceleration of -8m/s^2. How far will it have traveled after 10 seconds?
An equation of motion is a mathematical expression that describes the relationship between the position, velocity, and acceleration of an object over time.
The equation of motion is derived from Newton's laws of motion, specifically the second law which states that the net force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration.
The equation of motion for this scenario (car traveling 60m/s for 10s) tells us that the car's initial velocity is 60m/s, its acceleration is 0m/s^2, and its final displacement is 600m.
Yes, the equation of motion can be used to predict the car's future motion as long as the acceleration remains constant and no external forces act on the car.
No, the equation of motion is applicable to motion with constant acceleration. Other types of motion, such as circular motion, require different equations.