Answer:
1.63 m/s
Explanation:
a = acceleration of the ball
d = stopping distance = 23.5 - 5.10 = 18.4 ft = 5.61 m
v₀ = initial velocity of the car = 1.45 m/s
v = final velocity of the car = 0 m/s
Using the equation
v² = v₀² + 2 a d
0² = 1.45² + 2 a (5.61)
a = - 0.187 m/s²
To win the tournament :
a = acceleration of the ball = - 0.187 m/s²
d = stopping distance = 23.5 ft = 7.1 m
v₀ = initial velocity of the car = ?
v = final velocity of the car = 0 m/s
Using the equation
v² = v₀² + 2 a d
0² = v₀² + 2 (- 0.187) (7.1)
v₀ = 1.63 m/s