CHAPTER 2

Rectilinear Translation

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Definition and Characteristics of Translation
Translation is defined as the motion of a rigid body in which a straight line
passing through any two of its particles always remains parallel to its initial
position.

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Rectilinear Motion with Constant Acceleration
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1.  

Where:
final velocity
initial velocity
displacement
acceleration
time

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Freely Falling Bodies, Air Resistance Neglected
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1.  

Where:
final velocity
initial velocity
displacement
acceleration due to gravity

time

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 Example 2.1
On a certain stretch of track, train runs at . 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 .

Solution: b. Using equation 3

a. Convert to

Answer

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Example 2.2

A stone is thrown vertically upward and returns to earth in 10 sec. What was its initial velocity and how high did it go?
Solution: d. The height in going down
a. From total time of flight

time in going up e. The height attained in going up and going down are equal
time in going down
b. In going up and at maximum height attained,

c. The height attained in going up f. Initial velocity and height attained in going up
Answer
Answer

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Example 2.3

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

Solution:
a. For the first ball  

b. For the second ball

c. Equate

Answer
Answer
Answer
d. Velocity of each ball

(the second ball is going down when the two balls meet)
e. Relative velocity
Answer

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 Example 2.4

A ship being launched slides down the ways with a constant acceleration. She takes 8 sec to
slide the first foot. How long will she take to slide down the ways if their length is 625 ft?
Solution:  
a. Acceleration during the first b. Time to slide down a distance of 625 ft
distance

Answer

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