Spaceship ferrying workers to Moon Base problem

In summary, a spaceship traveling from Earth to the moon with an acceleration of 20.6 m/s^2 for the first 16.0 seconds and then accelerating at the same rate for the last 16.0 seconds, reaches a maximum speed and then comes to rest at the moon. The maximum speed attained and the fraction of total distance traveled at constant speed can be determined using relevant kinematics equations. The problem does not take into account orbital mechanics.
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A spaceship ferrying workers to Moon Base I takes a straight-line path from the Earth to the moon, a distance of 384,000 km. Suppose it accelerates at an acceleration 20.6 for the first time interval 16.0 of the trip, then travels at constant speed until the last time interval 16.0 , when it accelerates at 20.6 , just coming to rest as it reaches the moon.

What is the maximum speed attained?


What fraction of the total distance is traveled at constant speed?

What total time is required for the trip?
 
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Thread moved from General Physics to Homework Help, Intro Physics.

Welcome to the PF, 123GO. Homework and coursework questions need to be posted in the Homework Help forums, and you are required to show some of your own work before we can help you.

So tell us what the relevant equations and concepts are for solving this type of question, and show us how you would start to approach the solution.
 
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lol i wonder if this problem takes into account the orbital mechanics
 
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ice109 said:
lol i wonder if this problem takes into account the orbital mechanics

Not the way it is worded. Please don't confuse the OP. It looks to be a straightforward kinematics question.
 

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What is the "Spaceship ferrying workers to Moon Base problem"?

The "Spaceship ferrying workers to Moon Base problem" is a hypothetical problem that challenges scientists to design a spaceship that can efficiently transport workers from Earth to a Moon Base. The goal is to optimize the design and operation of the spaceship to make the trip as safe and efficient as possible.

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The main challenges of this problem include the long distance between Earth and the Moon, the harsh environment of space, and the need to transport workers and supplies to the Moon Base while maintaining a safe and efficient journey.

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