Answer:
20.1 m/s
Explanation:
Since You are later than usual getting to the stop and see the shuttle pulling away from the stop while you are still 3.9 m behind the bus stop. And In 40.9 m you will reach a barrier and you must catch the shuttle before that point.
Given that the shuttle has a constant acceleration of 4.5 m/s2.
The total distance to cover is:
Total distance = 40.9 + 3.9 = 44.8 m
Assuming you are starting from rest. Then initial velocity U = 0
Using the 3rd equation of motion to calculate the minimum velocity.
V^2 = U^2 + 2as
V^2 = 0 + 2 × 4.5 × 44.8
V^2 = 403.2
V = sqrt (403.2)
V = 20.1 m/s
Therefore, the minimum velocity you have to run at to catch the bus before it reaches the barrier is 20.1 m/s
