EXAMPLES/NOTES:

UNIFORM RECTILINEAR MOTION

1. Car A at a gasoline station stays there for 10 minutes after Car B passes at a
constant speed of 40 miles per hour. How long will it take Car A to overtake Car B if
it accelerates at 4 m/s
Solution:
Ta = Tb
Sa = S10 + Sb

Consider B:

v=

s
t

s
Sb
Tb= =
v 17.88 m/s
Sb=17.88 Tb

Consider A:

1
1 m
Sa=VoTa+ aT =0+ 4 2 ( T a2 ) =2Ta
2
2 s

( )

For S10:

( 17.88s m )( 600 s) =10728 m

S 10=vt=

Substitute:

Sa=S 10+Sb

2T =10728+ 17.88T

Answer: T = 77.85 seconds

2. A stone is thrown up from the ground with a velocity of 300ft/s. How long must
one wait before dropping a second stone from the top of 600ft tower if the two
stones are to pass each other 200ft from the top of the tower?

Solution:
Consider 1

1
s=Vot >
2

( 300s ft ) (t ) 12 ( 32.2s ft )( t )
2

400 ft=

t=17.19 s ,1.45 s
Consider 2

1
s=Vot + g t 2
2

200=0+

1 32.2 ft 2
(t )
2
2
s

t=3.52 s

How long must one wait?

t = 17.19 seconds 3.52 seconds

Answer: 13.67 seconds

VARIABLE ACCELERATION
1. The motion of a particle is given by

t3
s=2 t 4 +2 t 2
6

in seconds . Compute the values of

and

where

is in

feet

and

when t=2 seconds .

t
s=2 t +2 t 2
6
4

1
v =8 t 3 t 2 +4 t
2
a=24 t 2t+4

@t=2 seconds
1
v =8 ( 2 )3 ( 2 )2+ 4 ( 2 )
2
2

a=24(2) ( 2 ) + 4

v =70

a=98

ft
sec

ft
sec 2

2. A particle moves in a straight line according to the law

in

and

a. When

in

s=t 40 t

seconds .

t=5 seconds , compute

v .

b. Find the average velocity during the 3rd to 4th seconds.

c. When the particle comes to stop, what is its acceleration?

where

is

s=t 40 t

a.

v =3 t 240
a=6 t

@t=5 seconds
2

v =3(5) 40

v ave =

b.

v =35

m
sec

total distance 96(93) 3

=
=
total time
43
1

@3rd second
3

s=( 3 ) 40 ( 3 )

s=93 m

th

@ 4 second
s=(4 )3 40( 4)

if v =0

c.
2

0=3t 40
t=3.65 seconds

s=96 m

v ave =3

m
sec

a=6 t=6(3.65)

a=21.9

m
2
sec

3. The rectilinear motion of a given particle is given by

m
,

and

is in

v t , and

at

m
sec . When

t=0 ,

s=0 , and

relations.

s=v 29
ds
dv
=2 v
dt
dt
v =2 va
a=

1
2

a=

vv o
t

1 v(3)
=
2
t

1
v = t+3
2

1
1 1 2
s=v o t+ a t 2=( 3 ) t+
t ;
2
2 2

()

1
s=3 t + t 2
4

s=v 29
v =3

where

m
sec . Determine

is in

st

MOTION CURVES
1. A particle starting with an initial velocity of 60 ft /s has a rectilinear motion with
the constant deceleration of 10 ft/ s
t = 9 sec.

Solution:

. Determine the velocity and displacement at

For and :

2. An auto travelled 1800 ft in 40sec. The auto accelerates uniformly and

decelerates uniformly at
6 ft/ s
in fps.

, starting from rest at A and coming to stop at B. Find the maximum speed

Solution:

A
6x 6(40 x) = 0
6x 0 = 6(40 x)
6x = 240 6x
x = 20
)

V
120

3. An Auto starts from rest and reaches a speed of 60 ft/s in 15 sec. The
acceleration increases uniformly from zero for the first 9 sec after which the
acceleration reduces uniformly to zero in the next 6 sec. Compute for the
displacement in this 15 sec interval.

Solution:

PROJECTILE MOTION
1. A golf ball is fired from the top of a cliff 50 m high with a velocity of 10 m/s
directed at 45 to the horizontal. Find the range of the projectile.

Vo cos =

x
t

range
t

-50 = 10sin45t -

1
2

t1 = 3.99 s (checked)
t2 = -2.55 s

10cos45 =

range
t

For range:

10cos45 =

range
t

10cos45 =

range
3.99

For t:
y = Vo sin t -

1
2

gt2

Range = 28.21 m

( 9.81) t2

2. In figure 9-6.10, a ball thrown down the incline strikes it at a distance s = 254.5
ft. If the ball rises to a maximum height h = 64.4 ft above the point of release.
Compute its initial velocity and inclination .

1
y
=
10 254.5

Horizontal motion:
Vo cos =

x
t

y=80.48 ft .

3
x
=
10 254.5

For maximum height:

H = 64.4 ft.

x=241.44 ft .

y=
Vertical Motion:
y = Vo sin t -

1
2

V (V o sin )
2(32.2)

gt2

64.4=

( V o sin)
2(32.2)

(V o sin )2

= (2)(32.2)(64.4)

V o sin = 64.4 2

241.44 2
(32.2)( V o 2 cos 2 )

V o sin =64 .4

-80.48 = 241.44 tan

64.4
V o=
sin
For

241.44

-80.48 = Vo sin ( V o cos ) -

(16.1)241.44 2
64.4 2 2
cos
sin

-80.48 = Vo sin t -

1
2

gt2

-80.48 = 241.44 tan

(16.1)241.44 2
64.4 2 tan 2
tan =1.33;
tan =0.27 ;

53.06
-15.11

therefore,

V o=

64.4
64.4
=
sin sin 53.06

Vo = 80.57 ft/

3. Find the take-off velocity that is just enough to clear the gap.
Using

1
2

Using horizontal motion formula:

Vo cos =

Vo cos30 =

t=

x
t
17.32
t

17.32
V o cos 30

Using vertical motion formula:

y = Vo sin t -

1
2

-22.2= Vo sin 30 t -

gt2

1
2

(32.2)t2

17.32

-22.2= Vo sin 30 ( V o cos 30 ) -

1
2

17.32

(32.2)( V o cos 30 )2

Vo = 14.14 ft/s

4. How high is the hill?

Using horizontal motion formula:

Vo cos =

x
t

100cos60 =

t=

500
t

500
100 cos 60

t = 10 sec
Using vertical motion formula:

y = Vo sin t -

1
2

y= 100sin 60 (10)y = -743.97 ft.

gt2

1
2

(32.2)(10)2

KINETICS
1. Determine P that will give the body an acceleration of 6 ft/sec 2 = 0.20.

Fx=ma
R=ma=PxF

3226
=PxF
3.22

(1)

3226 4
= P0.2N
3.22
5

Fy=0
W =N + Py

(2)

3
322=N + P
5

Substituing 2 in 1 we get:
P = 722.17 lbs.

2. Determine the acceleration of the system and tension in the chord. = 0.30

Consider 200 N Block

FBD:

Fv=ma
R=ma=W T

200
a=200T
g

Consider 100 N Block

FBD:

Fx=ma

R=ma=T F
100
a=T 0.3100
g

a = 5.56 m/sec2
T = 86.67 N
3. Find the acceleration of the system and tension in the block.

Consider 300 N Block

FBD:

Fv=ma

R=ma=T W
300
a=T 300
g

Consider 100 and 200 N Block

FBD:

 Fx=ma
R=ma=Wx 1+Wx 2F 1F 2T

300
3
3
0.24
0.34
a= 100+ 200
100
200T
g
5
5
5
5
T = 208 N
a = -3 m/sec2

4.

1. What is the tension in the card?

2. Acceleration of the blocks
3. Velocity of B after 2 seconds?

B
196.2 N
A
981 N
Consider B

Consider A

196.2
a

W
981 N

R=ma1=TW

R=ma2 =9812 T

196.2
a1=T 196.2
9

For

981
a =9812 T
9 2

a1 :

For

1
s=V o t + a1 t 2
2
1
5= a 1 t 2
2

1
s=V o t + a2 t 2
2

Solve 1 and 2 simultaneously:

2=

a1
a2

a1=2a 2

Therefore:

a2 :

1
2.5= a 2 t 2
2

a1

T = 327N

m
2
s

= 6.54

a2=3.27

m
2
s

150
N

aC

aA

aB

Determine50
theNtension
100 and acceleration of each blocks.
N
Consider block A:

T1
aA

R=ma A
R=T 1W

150 N

150
a =T 1150
9 A
Consider block B:
T2

R=ma B
R=W T 2
100
a =100T 1
9 B

aB

100 N

Consider block C:
T2

aC

R=maC
R=T 2W

50N

50
a =T 250
9 C

For T1 and T2:

T1

2T 2T 1=ma
2T 2=T 1

A:

150
a =2 T 2150
9 A

SA

B:

150N

100
( a A +a B )=100T 2
9

Original
C:
50N

50
( a +a ' )=1250
9 A B

100N

SA
SB
S B

For SA:

1
2
S A =V o t+ a A t
2

For SB:

1
S B '= a B '
2

For SB:

t2

1
2
SB= aBt
2

1
S A= aA t 2
2

But

S B =S B +S A

1
SB= aB' t 2
2
1
a
2 B

+1
aA t 2
2
1
t 2 (a A +a B ' )
2

a B=(a A + aB ' )

Equation

will now be:

100
( a +a ' )=100T 2
9.81 A B

150
a =2 T 2150
9.81 A

T 2 = 120

aA = 5.836

aB = -7.848
3

50
( a a ' ) =T 2 50
9.81 A B

m
sec 2
m
sec 2

50
( a ' a A ) =T 2 50
9.81 B

T = 70 N

aA = -0.58

m
sec 2

aB = 3.46

m
sec 2

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1
9-3.6 How fast must an automobile of the previous problem move in the last 8
minutes to obtain an average speed of 35 mph?
From the previous problem:

s=vt
s 1=( 30 mph )( 12 min )=6 miles
s 2=( 40 mph ) ( 20 min )=13.33 miles
s 3=( 30 mph ) ( 8 min )=6.67 miles
s T =26 miles
v=

a=

t=40 min

26 miles
=39 mph=v o
60 sec
40 min
1 min

vv o 35 mph39 mph 9 mph

=
=
=30 mph2
t
40 min
40 min

9-3.8 On a certain stretch of track, trains run at 60 mph. How far back of a stopped
train should a warning torpedo be placed to signal an oncoming train? Assume that
the brakes are applied at once and retard the train at the uniform rate of 4 fps 2.

v o =60 mph=88 fps

v 2=v o2 +2 as
0=882 +2 ( 4 ) s
s=468 ft .

9-3.10A ship being launched slides down the ways with a constant acceleration. She
takes 4 seconds to slide the first foot. How long will she take to slide down the ways
if their length is 900 feet?

1
s=v o t+ a t 2 ;
2

v o =0

1
s= a t 2
2
1
1= a(4 2)
2

a=0.125 fps 2

1
900= ( 0.125 ) t 2
2
t=120 sec 2 minutes
9-3.12A stone is dropped down a well and 5 seconds later the sound of the splash is
heard. If the velocity of sound is 1120 fps, what is the depth of the well?

1
s=v o t+ a t 2
2
For the stone,

For the sound,

1
s=( 0 ) t + (9.81) t 2
2
s=4.905 t
t 12=

s=v t 2

s=(341.376)t 2

s
4.905

t2 =

s
341.376

t 1 +t 2=5 sec

s
)
4.905

+(

s
=5 sec
341.376

s=103.65 meters
9-3.14.
A train moving with constant acceleration travels 24 ft during the 10 th
sec of its motion and 18 ft during the 12th sec of its motion. Find its initial velocity.
Solution:
S1oth = 24 ft @ t = 9 sec to 10 sec
S12th = 18 ft @ t = 11 sec to 12 sec
@ S1oth:

1
s=v o t+ a t 2
2
1
24=v o ( 9)+ (9)t 2
2
1
24=v o (10)+ a (10)2
2

S9-10

1
24=9 v o + a (81)
2

1
24=10 v o + a(100)
2

1
v o + a (19)
2

24=v o + 9.5 a

(eq. 1)

@ S12th:

1 2
s=v o t+ a t
2
1
2
18=v o (11)+ (11)t
2
1
2
18=v o (12)+ a(12)
2

S11-12

1
18=11 v o + a(121)
2

1
18=12 v o + a(144)
2

1
v o + a (23)
2

18=v o +11.5 a

(eq. 2)

Using the eq. 1 & 2:

v o =52.5 fps

a=3 fp s2

9-3.16.
An auto A is moving at 20 fps and accelerating at 5 fps 2 to overtake an
auto B which is 382 ft ahead. It auto B is moving at 60 fps and decelerating at 3
fps2, how soon will A pass B?
Solution:
@ Auto A:

@ Auto B:

1
s=v o t+ a t 2
2

1
s=v o t+ a t 2
2

1
s=(20)t + (5) t 2
2

(eq. 2)

2)
Subtract eq. 2 from eq. 1:

384=40 t+4 t 2

1
s384=(60)t + (3)t 2
2

(eq.

t=16 sec

9-3.18.
sin

The rectilinear motion of a particle is governed by the equation s = r

t where r and

are constants. Show that the acceleration is a = -

s.

Solution:

s=r sin t

u=r

v =sin t

du=0
dv=cos t

vdu+ ud v
v =r cos t

u=r

v =cos t

du=0
dv=sin t

vdu+ udv
2

a= r sin t
Since

s=r sin t

Therefore:

a= s

9-3.20 A ladder of length L moves with its ends in contact with a vertical wall and a
horizontal floor. If a ladder starts from a vertical position and its lower end A moves
along the floor with a constant velocity vA, show that the velocity of the upper end B
is vB = vA tan where is the angle between the ladder and the wall. What does
the minus sign mean? Is it physically possible for the upper end B to remain in
contact with the wall throughout the entire motion? Explain.

Solution:

g= L2 X 2
V b=

But

dy 1 1
dy
= (2 X )
dt 2 Y
dt
X =V a t +

Therefore:

When = 90,

dx
=V a
dt

V b=

X
V a =V a tan
Y

V b= , which is impossible.

9-3.22 The velocity of a particle moving along the x-axis is defined by v=kx -4x +
6x, where v is in fps, x is in feet, and k is a constant. If x = 1, compute the value of
the acceleration when x = 2 feet.
Solution:
At x = 2 feet
v = (1)(2) - 4(2) + 6(2) = 4fps

a=

dv
dv
dv
dv
=3 x 8 x +6
dt
dt
dt
dt

v=

dv
dt
2

a=3 x v8 xv + 6 v
Substituting v = 4 fps.
2

a=( 3 ) (2 ) ( 4 )8 ( 2 ) ( 4 ) +6 ( 4 )
Answer:

a=8 fps

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2
Determine the acceleration of the 2 blocks after touching each other. Determine the
time at which the

300 N

block will touch the

100 N

block.

R=ma100 =W sin f 100 =W sin N 1

W
a =W sin N 1 ;
g 100
30
100 cos

30 0.2

N 1=100 cos 30

a100 =3.206

100
a =100 sin
9.81 100

m
sec 2

1
s=v o t+ a100 t 2
2
1
2
s= (3.206)t
2

(1)

R=ma300 =W sin f 300 =W sin N 2

W
a =W sin N 2 ;
g 300
30
300 cos

30 0.1

N 2=300 cos 30

a300 =4.055

300
a =300 sin
9.81 300

1
s +1=v o t+ a300 t 2
2
1
s= ( 4.055 ) t 21
2

(2)

m
2
sec

Equating (1) and (2)

3.206 2 4.055 2
t =
t 1
2
2
0.4245 t 2=1
2

t =2.356

t=1 .535 seconds

Acceleration after touch:

at =a 100 +a300 =3.206+ 4.055

at =7 . 261

m
sec 2

ASSIGNMENT NO. 4
1044. An elevator weighing 3220 lb starts from rest and acquired an upward
velocity of 600 ft per min in a distance of 20 ft. If the acceleration is constant. What
is the tension in the elevator cable?
Given:
T

W = 3220 lb Soln:
v = 600 ft/min = 10 ft/sec

( 10 )2=2 a ( 20 )

s = 20 ft

Reqd: T

v 2=2as

a=2.5

ft
sec 2

W
a=T W
g
3220
( 2.5 )=T 3220
32.2
T =3470 lb

1045. A man weighing 161 lb is in an elevator moving upward with an acceleration

of 8 ft per sec2.
(a) What pressure does he exert on the floor of the elevator? (b) What will the
pressure be if the elevator is descending with the same acceleration?

Given:Soln:
Wman = 161 lb

a = 8 ft/sec2

Reqd:

(a)

W
a=T W
g

161
( 8 )=T 161
32.2
T =201lb

(a) Pressure he exert

(b)

W
a=T W
g
161
( 8 )=T 161
32.2

(b) Pressure if the elevator

T =121lb

Descends with the same

acceleration

1046. The block in Fig. P-1046 reaches a velocity of 40 ft per sec in 100 ft, starting
from rest. Compute the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the
ground.

P= 60 lb

161 lb
Given:Soln:
v = 40 ft/sec
s = 100 ft

v 2=2as
402 =2 a (100 )

Reqd: Coefficient of kinetic

Friction,

a=8

ft
2
sec

W
a=PN
g

161
( 8 )=60 ( 161 )
32.2
=0.124
1047. Determine the force P that will give the body in Fig. P-1047 an acceleration of
6 ft per sec2. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.20.

322 lb

Given:Soln:
a = 6 ft/sec2

W
a=Px N
g

= 0.2

322
4
( 6 )= P ( 0.2 ) N
32.2
5

Reqd: force,P

P y + NW =0
3
N=322 P
5

4
0.2 N = P+60
5

3
4

322
4
3
( 6 )= P ( 0.2 ) 322 P
32.2
5
5

P=135.22

1053. Referring to Fig. P-1052, assume A weighs 200lb and B weighs 100lb.
Determine the acceleration of the bodies if the coefficient of kinetics friction is 0.10
between the cable and the fixed drum.

Fig. P-1052

Given:

W A =200 lb

=0.10

W B=100 lb

Solution:

200T A =

200
a
32.2

T B100=

100
a
32.2

TA
=e
TB
T A 0.1( )
=e
TB
T A =1.37 T B

Substitute 3 to 1:

2001.37 T B =

200
a
32.2

From 2:

T B100=

100
a
32.2

Substitute 2 to 4:

2001.37 ( 100+3.11 a )=6.21 a

2001.374.261a=6.21 a

a=6.02

ft
sec 2

1055. If the pulleys in Fig. P-1055 are weightless and frictionless, find the
acceleration of the body A.

200
lb

300
lb
B.Fig. P-1055
For A:

200T =ma

aA

200 lb

200T =

200
a
32.2 A

T =200

200
a
32.2 A

For B:
T

2T 300=

aB

300 lb
Equate 1 and 2:

300+

300 a A
( )=2 T
32.2 2

300
a
32.2 B

200

200
a =
32.2 A

a A =5 . 85

300+

300 a A
( )
32.2 2
2

ft
sec 2

1057. The coefficient of kinetic friction under block A in Fig. P-1057 is 0.30 and
under block B it is 0.20. Find the acceleration of the system and the tension in each
cord.

30o

10
0l
b

B
20
0l
b

300lb

At C,
300 T2 =

300
32.2 a -----1

At B,
T2 T1 200sin30o 200cos30o (0.2) =
T2 T1 134.64 = 6.21a -----2

At A,

200
32.2 a

T1 100sin30o 100cos30o (0.3) =

100
32.2 a

T1 75.98 = 3.11a -----3

T1 = 75.98 + 3.11a

Substitute T1 to 2,
T2 (75.98 + 3.11a) 134.64 = 6.21a
T2 210.62 = 9.32a
T2 = 210.62 + 9.32a -----4

Substitute 4 to 1
300 210.62 + 9.32a =

300
32.2 a

89.38 = 18.64a

a= 4.8 ft/sec2 ans.

T1 = 75.98 + 3.11 (4.8) = 90.91 lb ans.

T2 = 210.62 + 9.32 (4.8) = 255.36 lb ans.
1059. Compute the acceleration of body B and the tension in the cord supporting
body A in Fig. P-1059.

300lb
fh = 0.20

A
3

200lb

4
In block A,

200
32.2 aA

200 T =

In block B,
2T -

3
5

(300) -

2T 228 =

4
5

300
32.2

(300) (0.20) =

aB

In getting the acceleration for B,

Since aA = 2 aB

2 [ 200 T =

200
32.2

-228 + 2T =

aA ]

300
32.2 (0.5) aA

400 228 = 550aA

172 = 500 (2aB)

aB / 32.2 = 172/1100

aB = 5.03 ft/sec2 ans.

300
32.2 aB

1061. Compute the time required for the 100-lb body in Fig. P-1061 to move 10 ft
starting from rest.

100 lb
fh=0.20

80lb
3
4

For 100-lb block,

T1 -

3
5

(100) =

100
32.2 a1

For 800-lb block,

4
5

(80) -

3
5

(80) (0.20) T2 =

2T2 T1 = ma
2T2 T1 = 0
2T2 = T1

Since a2 = 2 a1

a2 = 2.82 ft/sec2
Solving for t1 (100lb),

800
32.2 a2

S=

10 =

1
2

a1t2

1
2

(2.82) t2

t = 2.663 sec. ans.

1063. Determine the acceleration of each weight in Fig. P-1063, assuming the
pulleys to be weightless and frictionless.

A
B150 lb

C
B
480 lb

For A,
T 150 =

150
32.2 aA

For B,
2T - 480 =

480
32.2 aB

300 lb

For C,
300 T =

300
32.2 aC

Since aB=

1
2

aC -

1
2

aA

For Tension,

150
32.2 aA = T -150
1
(480) ( 2 aC -

1
2 aA) = 2T - 480

300
32.2 aC = 300 T

T = 218.7 lb

Solving for acceleration,

218.7 150 =

150
32.2

aA

; aA = 14.7476 ft/sec2 ans.

300 218.7 =

300
32.2

aC

; aC = 8.7262 ft/sec2 ans.

2(218.7) 480 = 480/32.2aB

aB = -2.85775 ft/sec2 or aB = 2.85775 ft/sec2 (downward) ans.

1065. Determine the maximum and minimum weights of the body C on Illustration
Problem 1043 that will keep C stationary. All other data remain unchanged.
Solution:
1000
T

2B
F=
160

800

N=

2T
B

aB =

1
2

800

W
8
W
F

N
=gW

Fx=

F=
16W

w
a
g

For A;
600 160 T =

1000
aA
g

For B;
2T 800 =

800 1
( aA)
g 2

Solving for T;
T = 407 lb
For up plane impending motion of C:

Fx=0
T = 407 = 6W + 16W
W = 535 lb
For down plane impending motion of C;

Fx=0
T = 407 = 6W - 16W
W = 924 lb

6
W

1067. In the system of connected blocks in Fig 1067, the coefficient of kinetic
friction is 0.20 under bodies B and C. determine the acceleration of each body and
the tension in the cord.
Solution:

1000lb
C
B
fh = 0.20

800lb

fh =
0.20

400lb

A
3
4

Direction of motion: Assuming at rest

T= 400
On B, Net force = 2T = 800 480 > F
= 128 (B rises)
On B, Net force = 600 (T=400) > F
= 160 ( C falls)
With C at rest, Sa

= 2Sb

With B at rest Sa

= Sc

Net motion = Sa - Sa = Sa
Differentiating :

= 2Sb

- Sc

3
4

aA = 2aB aC
aB =

Fx=

1
(aA +aC)
2
w
a
g

For ;
400 T =

400
aA
g

For B;
2T 480 128 =

1000
aC
g

Solving;
T = 348.2lb
aA = 4.18 fps2
aB = 3.57 fps2
aC = 2.96 fps2

1069. Two blocks A and B each weighing 96.6 lb and connected by a rigid bar of
negligible weight move along the smooth surfaces shown in Fig 1069. They start
from rest at the given position. Determine the acceleration of B at this instant. Hint:
To relate aA to aB, use the method developed in Illus Prob on 258.

Solution:
V=

ds
,
dt

LxVa+YVb=0

a=

dv
dt

Va + xaA + Vb + Yab = 0
At start,
Va = Vb = 0
aA =

y
ab
x

or if Ab is down + down
aA =

Fx=

y
ab
x

8
ab
6

w
a
g

For A;
6P =

96.6
32.2

8
ab = 4ab
6

For B;
96.6 8P =

96.6
32.2

Solving;
aB = 11.6 fps2

ab = 3ab

aA = 15.47 fps2

1071. The pulleys in the preceding problem have been assumed to be frictionless
and weightless. What changes would there be in the solutions of these problems if
the pulleys (a) had friction (b) had appreciable weight?
Solution:
(a)with friction, the tensions on the opposite sides of the pulley would
be unequal.
(b)With appropriate weight, the supporting tension would not equal
twice the outside tensions.

SEATWORK
A ball is dropped from the tower of 80 ft. high at the same instant that a second ball
is thrown upward from the ground with an initial velocity of 40 ft/sec. When and
where do they pass, and with what velocities?

SOLUTION:

1
h=v 0 t+ g t 2
2

1
80h= ( 32.2 ) t 2
2

1
h=40 t ( 32.2 ) t 2 (1)
2

h=8016.1 t 2(2)

Equate (2) and (1):

1
8016.1t 2=40 t ( 32.2 ) t 2
2

v f =24.4
2

ft
sec

t=2 sec .
v f =32.2 ( 2 )
1

Substitute t to (1) and (2):

h=8016.1 ( 2 )2=15.6 meters thebottom

v f =64.4
1

ft
sec

s ' =8015 .6=64 . 4 mete rs the top

v =v f +v f
1

v f v o =at
2

v =64.424.4

v f =4032.2 ( 2 )
2

v =40

ft
sec

An automobile starting from rest speeds up to 40 ft/sec with a constant acceleration

of 4 ft/sec2 run at this speed for a time and finally comes to rest with a deceleration
of 5 ft/sec2. If the total distance travelled is 1000 ft, find the total time required.

SOLUTION:

v v o =a t 1
40=4 t 1
t 1 =10 sec .

1
s 1= ( 4 ) (10 )2=200 ft .
2

v=

s2
t2

s 2=40t 2

s 1 +s 2+s 3=1000
200+ s2 +160=1000
s 2=640 ft .

v v o =at 3

640=40 t 2

40=5 t 3

t 2 =16 sec .

t 3 =8 sec .
1
2
s 3=( 40 ) ( 8 ) ( 5 ) ( 8 )
2
T t =t 1+ t 2 +t 3=10+16+8
s 3=160 ft .
T t =34 sec .

The velocity of a particle moving along the x-axis is defined by v=kx3-4x2+6x where
v is in m/s and x = meter and k = 1. Compute the acceleration when x = 2m.

SOLUTION:

When k =1 ;

v =( 1 ) x 4 x + 6 x
3

v =x 4 x +6 x

ads=vdv
a=v

dv
ds

a=( x 34 x2 +6 x ) (2 x 28 x+ 6)

When x = 2 m

a=[ ( 2 )3( 4 )2 +6( 2)][ 2 ( 2 )28(2)+6]

a=[ 2 ][ 4 ]

a=8 m/s

a= 6 v

; when t = 2 sec; v = 36 m/sec; s = 30 m. Determine s at t = 3 sec.

SOLUTION:

a=

dv
dt

6 v=

dv
dt

dv
=6 dt
v

1
2

dv=6 dt
1

v 2 dv= 6 dt
1

v2
=6 t+c
1
2
1
2

2 v =6 t+ c

When v = 36 m/sec; t = 2 sec

1

2(36) 2 =6 ( 2 ) +c
c=0
Therefore,
1
2

2 v =6 t
Or

v =18t

v=

ds
dt

ds
=18 t 2
dt
2

ds=18 t dt
ds= 18 t 2 dt

s=

18 t
+c
3
3

s=6 t +c

When s = 30 m; t = 2 sec

30=6 (2 )3 + c
c=18

Therefore,
3

s=6 t 18

When t = 3 sec

s=6 ( 3 )3 18

s=144 meters