12–31.

The acceleration of a particle along a straight line is defined

by a = 12t - 92 m>s2, where t is in seconds. At t = 0,
s = 1 m and v = 10 m>s. When t = 9 s, determine (a) the
particle’s position, (b) the total distance traveled, and
(c) the velocity.

SOLUTION
a = 2t - 9
v t

L10 L0
dv = 12t - 92 dt

v - 10 = t2 - 9 t

v = t2 - 9 t + 10
s t

L1 L0
ds = 1t2 - 9t + 102 dt

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12–46.

The velocity of a car is plotted as shown. Determine the

total distance the car moves until it stops 1t = 80 s2. v (m/s)
Construct the a–t graph.

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SOLUTION t (s)
40 80
Distance Traveled: The total distance traveled can be obtained by computing the
area under the v - t graph.

1
s = 10(40) + (10)(80 - 40) = 600 m Ans.
2
dv
a – t Graph: The acceleration in terms of time t can be obtained by applying a = .
dt
For time interval 0 s … t 6 40 s,

dv
a = = 0
dt

v - 10 0 - 10 1
For time interval 40 s 6 t … 80 s, = , v = a - t + 20 b m>s.

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