Answer:
The maximum speed of Bolt for the 100 m race is 14.66 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
initial distance covered by Bolt, d = 200 m
time of this motion, t = 19.3 s
The second distance covered by Bolt, = 100 m
Assuming Bolt maintained the same acceleration for both races.
His acceleration can be determined from the 200 m race.
d = ut + ¹/₂at²
where;
u is his initial velocity = 0
d = ¹/₂at²
[tex]at^2 = 2d\\\\a = \frac{2d}{t^2} \\\\a = \frac{2\times 200}{19.3^2} \\\\a = 1.074 \ m/s^2[/tex]
Let the final or maximum velocity for the 100 m race = v
v² = u² + 2ad₂
v² = 2 x 1.074 x 100
v² = 214.8
v = √214.8
v = 14.66 m/s
The maximum speed of Bolt for the 100 m race is 14.66 m/s
