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Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Hummer H3

By: Ashton Cator
Photo by sv1ambo

Info About Car

  • Mass = 4,695 lbs
  • Max Speed = 94mph
  • Max Acceleration = 9.3 m/s (won't let me put the exponent)
Photo by harry_nl

Force needed to provide max acceleration

  • F = ma
  • M = 4,695 lbs.
  • A = 9.3 m/s
  • F = 4,695 x 9.3
  • *43,663.5 Newtons of Force*

Trip from 2732 79th St. to McDonalds

  • Distance = 4.8 Miles
  • Time = 12 minutes
  • Speed = Distance/Time
  • 0.4 Miles per Minute
Photo by ra5her

Acceleration w/ 10,000 Newtons of Force

  • a = F/m
  • F = 10,000 Newtons
  • M = 4,695 lbs.
  • a = 10,000/4,695
  • a = 2.13 m/s
Photo by harry_nl

Situation when not moving w/ balanced forces

  • When you use your brakes to stop at a STOP sign
  • Your car is at rest therefore you are not moving
Photo by rogerblake2

Situation when moving w/ balanced forces

  • Driving down the road at a constant speed of 63 mph
Photo by adrperez

Changing direction w/ unbalanced forces

  • Driving down the road then slowly turning the wheel and turning around the corner
Photo by RJL20