When the velocity of an object is constant but the acceleration is changing, you can find the distance traveled using a combination of kinematic equations. Specifically, you can use the equation that relates distance, initial velocity, time, and average acceleration:
d = v_i * t + (1/2) * a_avg * t^2
where:
- "d" represents the distance traveled
- "v_i" represents the initial velocity (which is equal to the constant velocity in this case)
- "t" represents the time elapsed
- "a_avg" represents the average acceleration over that time interval
Since the velocity is constant, the average acceleration is zero (since acceleration is the rate of change of velocity). Thus, the equation simplifies to:
d = v_i * t
In this case, if the velocity is constant and the acceleration is changing, you can find the distance by multiplying the constant velocity by the time elapsed.