Question

The fastest time ever run at Pikes Peak is 7:57. That’s way too long. If we...

The fastest time ever run at Pikes Peak is 7:57. That’s way too long. If we removed all the curves, making a straight line from top to bottom, how quickly could a Challenger SRT®Hellcat Redeye reach the top?


ProTips

Slope of 6.4%


Redeye top speed 203 mph


A stock Redeye has a peak acceleration of over 1g. Assume this Redeye will accelerate at an average of .091 g (2.93 ft/s2)


The 12.42 mile long Pike’s Peak course has over 156 turns


What you might need:

A calculator


The internet (unit conversions)


A smart friend


Some kinematic equations:

d=v^2/2a


t=v_f/a


t=d_remaining/v_f


Homework Answers

Answer #1

Here we can solve the whole problem with the given three equation in question itself.

Just find the two time and add them to get the final result.

Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Need Online Homework Help?

Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.

Ask a Question
ADVERTISEMENT