Question

nigel is riding the free fall ride at six flags! if the ride lasts for 2.6 seconds after the drop, what is his final velocity? round to the first decimal place. answer previous numeric 1 point

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

The formula for final velocity \(v = u+at\). In free - fall, the initial velocity \(u = 0\) (assuming starts from rest), and the acceleration \(a = g=9.8\space m/s^{2}\) (acceleration due to gravity).

Step2: Substitute the values

Given \(t = 2.6\space s\), \(u = 0\space m/s\), \(a=9.8\space m/s^{2}\). Substitute into \(v=u + at\), we get \(v=0+9.8\times2.6\).

Step3: Calculate the value

\(v = 9.8\times2.6=25.48\space m/s\).

Step4: Round the value

Round \(25.48\) to the first decimal place. Looking at the second decimal digit \(8\gt5\), so we round up the first decimal digit. \(25.48\approx25.5\)

Answer:

\(25.5\)