Answer to Question #166801 in Classical Mechanics for Anshika

Question

A body is propelled through a viscous medium with a speed of 300 cm/sec. On the propelling force being suddenly removed, it comes to rest after covering a distance of 45 metres. What is its relaxation time? How long would it be before its speed falls to 30 cm/sec.

Answer 1

$t=\frac sv=\frac{45}{3}=15~s,$

$t_1=\frac{v-v_1}{a}=\frac{v-v_1}{\frac vt}=t\cdot \frac{v-v_1}{v}=15\cdot\frac{3-0.3}{3}=13.5~s.$