A biker is pedaling at a constant speed of 36 km/h. During the last 10 s of the race, he increases his speed with a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s2. Calculate at which speed he crosses the finish line.

54 km/h

Explanation:

given,

speed of the biker = 36 Km/h

time = 10 s

acceleration = 0.5 m/s²

speed at which it crosses the finish line = ?

v = 36 x 0.278 = 10 m/s

using equation of motion

v = u + a t

v = 10 + 0.5 x 10

v = 15 m/s

v = 15 x 3.6 = 54 km/hr

speed at which the biker crosses the finish line is equal to 54 km/h