Explanation:
Using kinematics,
s = ut + 0.5at².
We have s = 35.0m, t = 0.50s, a = 2.80m/s².
Substitute in the variables, we have u = 69.3m/s.
This u is only the initial velocity at t1. To find the velocity at t0, we apply a different kinematics equation with different values:
We have t = 5.00s, a = 2.80m/s², v = 69.3m/s.
Using kinematics,
v = u + at.
Substitute in the variables, we have u = 55.3m/s.
Hence the car's initial velocity is 55.3m/s.
