Velocity , Displacement problems regarding a rabbit and hawk

In summary: You have let the hawk accelerate for the entire 8 seconds...you want to use:d=d_1+d_2where:$d_1$ = distance traveled under acceleration.$d_2$ = distance traveled with no accelerationHence:d=\frac{1}{2}\left(4.8\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}^2}\right)\left(5\text{ s}\right)^2+\left(24\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}}\right)\left(3\text{ s}\right)d=(60+72)\text{ m}=132\text{ m}In summary, the hawk starts its flight from rest and acceler
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A hawk starts it's flight instantly from rest. It flew 5 seconds with uniform acceleration of 4.8 $ms^2$ and maintained its velocity for 3 seconds until it reached the prey in linear path

i. Find the velocity of the hawk in the first 5 seconds

ii. What is the displacement of the hawk when it flew in acceleration?

iii. Find the total displacement of the hawk during the 8 seconds

I don't even know how should this be started
 

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mathlearn said:
Here an image on what is going to happen (Sweating)
A hawk starts it's flight instantly from rest. It flew 5 seconds with uniform acceleration of 4.8 $ms^2$ and maintained its velocity for 3 seconds until it reached the prey in linear path

i. Find the velocity of the hawk in the first 5 seconds

ii. What is the displacement of the hawk when it flew in acceleration?

iii. Find the total displacement of the hawk during the 8 seconds

I don't even know how should this be started
i) The hawk starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration in a straight line. This sound like a \(\displaystyle \Delta v = a \Delta t\) situation...

Let's see if that can get you started.

-Dan
 
  • #3
topsquark said:
i) The hawk starts from rest and moves with a constant acceleration in a straight line. This sound like a \(\displaystyle \Delta v = a \Delta t\) situation...

Let's see if that can get you started.

-Dan

Thanks :) guess you are using the formula $v=u+at$

So getting started

$v=4.8 ms^{-2} * 5 s = 24 ms^{-1}$

Need help for the remaining two questions..

ii. What is the displacement of the hawk when it flew in acceleration?

iii. Find the total displacement of the hawk during the 8 seconds
 
  • #4
If an object moves with constant acceleration a m per s per s, with starting speed u m per s, then after t seconds, the speed is v= u+ at. The distance moved is d= ut+ (a/2)t^2. I am surprised you would know the first formula but not the second.
 
  • #5
(ii) Let's look at the hawk's velocity under acceleration:

\begin{tikzpicture}[>=stealth, xscale=5, font=\large, scale=0.5]
\foreach \i in {0,1,2,3,4,5} {%
\draw (\i,.5) -- (\i,-.5) node[below] {$\i$};%
}
\foreach \i in {0,5,10,15,20,25} {%
\draw (.1,\i) -- (-.1,\i) node
{$\i$};%
}
\draw[->] (-0.5,0) -- (5.5,0) node
{$t$};
\draw[->] (0,-2.5) -- (0,27.5) node[above] {$v$};
\draw[domain=0:5, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{4.8*(\t)}) node
{$v(t)$};
\fill [cyan, domain=0:5, variable=\t]
(0, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {4.8*\t})
-- (5, 0)
-- cycle;
\end{tikzpicture}

The area shaded in cyan represents the displacement during this period.

(iii) Now let's look at the entire 8 seconds:

\begin{tikzpicture}[>=stealth, xscale=5, font=\large, scale=0.5]
\foreach \i in {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} {%
\draw (\i,.5) -- (\i,-.5) node[below] {$\i$};%
}
\foreach \i in {0,5,10,15,20,25} {%
\draw (.1,\i) -- (-.1,\i) node
{$\i$};%
}
\draw[->] (-0.5,0) -- (8.5,0) node
{$t$};
\draw[->] (0,-2.5) -- (0,27.5) node[above] {$v$};
\draw[domain=0:5, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{4.8*(\t)});
\draw[domain=5:8, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{24}) node
{$v(t)$};
\fill [cyan, domain=0:5, variable=\t]
(0, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {4.8*\t})
-- (5, 0)
-- cycle;
\fill [cyan, domain=5:8, variable=\t]
(5, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {24})
-- (8, 0)
-- cycle;
\end{tikzpicture}

What is the area of the trapezoid representing the hawk's total displacement?​
 
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MarkFL said:
(ii) Let's look at the hawk's velocity under acceleration:

\begin{tikzpicture}[>=stealth, xscale=5, font=\large, scale=0.5]
\foreach \i in {0,1,2,3,4,5} {%
\draw (\i,.5) -- (\i,-.5) node[below] {$\i$};%
}
\foreach \i in {0,5,10,15,20,25} {%
\draw (.1,\i) -- (-.1,\i) node
{$\i$};%
}
\draw[->] (-0.5,0) -- (5.5,0) node
{$t$};
\draw[->] (0,-2.5) -- (0,27.5) node[above] {$v$};
\draw[domain=0:5, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{4.8*(\t)}) node
{$v(t)$};
\fill [cyan, domain=0:5, variable=\t]
(0, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {4.8*\t})
-- (5, 0)
-- cycle;
\end{tikzpicture}

The area shaded in cyan represents the displacement during this period.

(iii) Now let's look at the entire 8 seconds:

\begin{tikzpicture}[>=stealth, xscale=5, font=\large, scale=0.5]
\foreach \i in {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} {%
\draw (\i,.5) -- (\i,-.5) node[below] {$\i$};%
}
\foreach \i in {0,5,10,15,20,25} {%
\draw (.1,\i) -- (-.1,\i) node
{$\i$};%
}
\draw[->] (-0.5,0) -- (8.5,0) node
{$t$};
\draw[->] (0,-2.5) -- (0,27.5) node[above] {$v$};
\draw[domain=0:5, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{4.8*(\t)});
\draw[domain=5:8, smooth, variable=\t, ultra thick, blue] plot ({\t},{24}) node
{$v(t)$};
\fill [cyan, domain=0:5, variable=\t]
(0, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {4.8*\t})
-- (5, 0)
-- cycle;
\fill [cyan, domain=5:8, variable=\t]
(5, 0)
-- plot ({\t}, {24})
-- (8, 0)
-- cycle;
\end{tikzpicture}

What is the area of the trapezoid representing the hawk's total displacement?​


Thank you for the TiKZ diagrams (Yes)

How did you plot this graph ? was the coordinates

(1,4.8) (2,9.6) (3,14.4) ... respectively

Area of the trapezium = $\frac{8+3}{2}*24=(8+3)*12= 11*12=132 m $

HallsofIvy said:
If an object moves with constant acceleration a m per s per s, with starting speed u m per s, then after t seconds, the speed is v= u+ at. The distance moved is d= ut+ (a/2)t^2. I am surprised you would know the first formula but not the second.

Thanks for the formula

Using this formula,

Here I guess u means initial velocity which when the hawk starts from rest is equal to zero (Thinking)

$d= ut+ (\frac{at^2}{2})=-10.4*8+(\frac{4.8*8^2}{2})=153.6 m$

Looks like something went wrong In using the formula​
 
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You have let the hawk accelerate for the entire 8 seconds...you want to use:

\(\displaystyle d=d_1+d_2\)

where:

$d_1$ = distance traveled under acceleration.

$d_2$ = distance traveled with no acceleration

Hence:

\(\displaystyle d=\frac{1}{2}\left(4.8\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}^2}\right)\left(5\text{ s}\right)^2+\left(24\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}}\right)\left(3\text{ s}\right)\)

\(\displaystyle d=(60+72)\text{ m}=132\text{ m}\)
 

FAQ: Velocity , Displacement problems regarding a rabbit and hawk

What is the difference between velocity and displacement?

Velocity is a measure of how fast an object is moving in a particular direction, while displacement is the distance an object has moved in a specific direction.

How do you calculate velocity and displacement?

Velocity can be calculated by dividing the change in displacement by the change in time. Displacement can be calculated by subtracting the initial position from the final position of an object.

How can velocity and displacement be applied to a rabbit and hawk scenario?

In the context of a rabbit and hawk, velocity and displacement can be used to track the movement of the animals. For example, the velocity of the hawk as it swoops down to catch the rabbit can be calculated, as well as the displacement of the rabbit as it tries to escape.

Can the velocity and displacement of a rabbit and hawk change over time?

Yes, the velocity and displacement of the rabbit and hawk can change over time as their movements may vary depending on factors such as speed, direction, and obstacles.

Are there any limitations to using velocity and displacement in analyzing the movements of a rabbit and hawk?

While velocity and displacement can provide valuable information about the movements of a rabbit and hawk, they do not take into account other factors such as acceleration and the effects of external forces. Additionally, these calculations assume that the animals are moving in a straight line, which may not always be the case in real-life scenarios.

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