DYNAMICS OF RIGID BODIES

QUIZ NO. 1
KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES
 Rectilinear Motion
 Freely –falling bodies

J. Lozano
MEE 210- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechatronics Engineering- Automation and Training Department
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1. A particle is moving along a straight line such that its position is defined by s=(10 +20)mm,
where t is in seconds.
a.) Determine the displacement of the particle during the time interval from t=1s to t=5s.
Express your answer in meters.
b.) The average velocity of the particle during this interval. Express both in mm/s and m/s
c.) The acceleration when t=1s . Express both in mm/ and m/

J. Lozano
MEE 210- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechatronics Engineering- Automation and Training Department
DYNAMICS OF RIGID BODIES

2. A train starts from rest at station A and accelerates at 0.5 m/ for 60s. Afterwards, it travels
with a constant velocity for 15 minutes. It then decelerates at 1 m/ until it is brought to rest
at station B. Determine the distance between the stations.(There will be 3 parts for the
analysis of this problem. Illustrate the problem)

J. Lozano
MEE 210- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechatronics Engineering- Automation and Training Department
DYNAMICS OF RIGID BODIES

3. The acceleration of a particle traveling along a straight line is a=( ⁄

) m/ , where s is in
meters. If v=0, s=1 m and t=0, determine the particles velocity at s=2m.

Hint:

v dv= a dS ; ∫ dv=∫ ⁄
dS

J. Lozano
MEE 210- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechatronics Engineering- Automation and Training Department
DYNAMICS OF RIGID BODIES

4. A rocket is tested by scientists. During the test the rocket travels upward at 75m/s and when it
is 40 m from the ground the engine stops the rocket then is subjected to free fall. Determine
the maximum height (Smax) reached by the rocket and its speed just before it hits the ground
(Vhit) .Use the value of 9.81 m/ as the acceleration due to gravity.

J. Lozano
MEE 210- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
Mechatronics Engineering- Automation and Training Department