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/s²

Solution:

Ta = Tb

Sa = S10 + Sb

Consider B:

s
v=
t

s Sb
Tb= =
v 17.88 m/s

Sb=17.88 Tb

Consider A:

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

For S10:

S 10=vt= ( 17.88s m )( 600 s) =10728 m

Substitute:

Sa=S 10+Sb
 2T ²=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
2

400 ft=( 300s ft ) (t )− 12 ( 32.2s ft )( t )

2
2

t=17.19 s ,1.45 s

Consider 2

1
s=Vot + g t 2
2

1 32.2 ft 2
200=0+
2( s
2 )
(t )

t=±3.52 s

How long must one wait?

t = 17.19 seconds – 3.52 seconds

Answer: 13.67 seconds

VARIABLE ACCELERATION

t3
1. The motion of a particle is given by s=2 t 4− +2 t 2 where s is in feet and
6

t in seconds . Compute the values of v and a when t=2 seconds .

3
t
s=2 t − +2 t 2
4
6

1
v =8 t 3 − t 2 +4 t
2

a=24 t 2−t+4

@t=2 seconds

1 ft
v =8 ( 2 )3− ( 2 )2+ 4 ( 2 ) ;
v =70
2 sec

ft
2
a=24(2) −( 2 ) + 4 a=98
; sec 2

3
2. A particle moves in a straight line according to the law s=t −40 t where s is

in m and t in seconds .

a. When 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?

 3
a. s=t −40 t

v =3 t 2−40

a=6 t

@t=5 seconds

2 m
v =3(5) −40 ;
v =35
sec

total distance −96−(−93) −3 m

b. v ave = = = ;
v ave =−3
total time 4−3 1 sec

@3rd second

3
s=( 3 ) −40 ( 3 ) ; s=−93 m

th
@ 4 second

s=(4 )3 −40( 4) ; s=−96 m

c. if v =0

2
0=3t −40

t=3.65 seconds
 m
a=6 t=6(3.65) a=21.9
; sec
2

3. The rectilinear motion of a given particle is given by s=v 2−9 where s is in

m m
m and v is in t=0 , s=0 , and v =3 s−t
sec . When sec . Determine

, v −t , and a−t relations.

s=v 2−9

ds dv
=2 v
dt dt

v =2 va

1
a=
2

v−v o
a=
t

1 v−(3) 1
= ;
v = t+3
2 t 2

1 1 1 2 1
s=v o t+ a t 2=( 3 ) t+
2 2 2 ()
t ; s=3 t + t 2
4
MOTION CURVES

1. A particle starting with an initial velocity of 60 ft /s has a rectilinear motion with

2
the constant deceleration of 10 ft/ s . Determine the velocity and displacement at
t = 9 sec.

Solution:
 For and :

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

decelerates uniformly at
2
6 ft/ s , starting from rest at A and coming to stop at B. Find the maximum speed
in fps.
Solution:

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

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 45⁰ to the horizontal. Find the range of the projectile.

1
-50 = 10sin45⁰t - 2 ( 9.81) t2
x range
Vo cosө = t = t
t1 = 3.99 s (checked)

t2 = -2.55 s

range For range:

10cos45⁰ = t

range
10cos45⁰ = t
For t:

1 range
y = Vo sin ө t - 2 gt2 10cos45⁰ = 3.99

Range = 28.21 m
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 ө.

Horizontal motion: 1 y
=
√ 10 254.5
x
Vo cosө = t
y=80.48 ft .

3 x
= For maximum height:
√ 10 254.5
H = 64.4 ft.
x=241.44 ft . 2 2
V −(V o sin ө)
y=
−2(32.2)
Vertical Motion:

1 2
−( V o sinө)
y = Vo sin ө t - 2 gt2 64.4=
−2(32.2)
 (V o sin ө)2 241.44 1
= (2)(32.2)(64.4)
-80.48 = Vo sin ө ( V o cos ө ) - 2

V o sin ө=√ 64.4 2

241.44 2
(32.2)( V o 2 cos 2 ө )
V o sin ө=64 .4

-80.48 = 241.44 tan ө -

64.4
V o=
sin ө
(16.1)241.44 2
64.4 2 2
ө: cos ө
For sin ө

1
-80.48 = Vo sin ө t - gt2 -80.48 = 241.44 tan ө -
2
(16.1)241.44 2
64.4 2 tan 2 ө

tan ө=1.33; ө=¿ 53.06⁰

tan ө=−0.27 ; ө=¿ -15.11⁰

therefore,

64.4 64.4
V o= =
sin ө sin 53.06⁰

Vo = 80.57 ft/

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

Using
Using horizontal motion formula:

x
Vo cosө = t

17.32
Vo cos30⁰ = t

17.32
t= V o cos 30⁰

Using vertical motion formula:

1
y = Vo sin ө t - 2 gt2

1
-22.2= Vo sin 30⁰ t - 2 (32.2)t2

17.32 1 17.32
-22.2= Vo sin 30⁰ ( V o cos 30⁰ ) - 2 (32.2)( V o cos 30⁰ )2
Vo = 14.14 ft/s

4. How high is the hill?

Using horizontal motion formula:

x
Vo cosө = t

500
100cos60⁰ = t

500
t= 100 cos 60⁰

t = 10 sec

Using vertical motion formula:

 1
y = Vo sin ө t - 2 gt2

1
y= 100sin 60⁰ (10)- 2 (32.2)(10)2

y = -743.97 ft.
KINETICS

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

Σ Fx=ma

R=ma=Px−F

322∗6
=Px−F
3.22

322∗6 4
(1)
= ∗P−0.2∗N
3.22 5

Σ Fy=0

W =N + Py

3
(2)
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. µ = 0.30

Consider 200 N Block

FBD:

Σ Fv=ma

R=ma=W −T

200
∗a=200−T
g

Consider 100 N Block

FBD:

Σ Fx=ma
 R=ma=T −F

100
∗a=T −0.3∗100
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:

Σ Fv=ma

R=ma=T −W

300
∗a=T −300
g

Consider 100 and 200 N Block

FBD:
 Σ Fx=ma

R=ma=Wx 1+Wx 2−F 1−F 2−T

300 3 3 0.2∗4 0.3∗4

∗a= ∗100+ ∗200− ∗100− ∗200−T
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?

196.2 N
A

981 N

Consider B Consider A

T T T

196.2
a a
 W

981 N

R=ma1=T−W R=ma2 =981−2 T

196.2 981
a1=T −196.2 a =981−2 T
9 9 2

For
a1 : For
a2 :

1 1
s=V o t + a1 t 2 s=V o t + a2 t 2
2 2

1 1
5= a 1 t 2 1
2.5= a 2 t 2 2
2 2

Solve 1 and 2 simultaneously:

a1
2=
a2

a1=2a 2

Therefore:
 m m
a1 a2=3.27
T = 327N = 6.54 s
2
s
2

150
N aA

aC aB

Determine50theNtension
100 and acceleration of each blocks.
N
Consider block A:

T1

aA
R=ma A

150 N
R=T 1−W

150
a =T 1−150 1
9 A

Consider block B:

T2
 R=ma B

R=W −T 2

100
aB
a =100−T 1 2
9 B

100 N

Consider block C:

T2

aC
R=maC

R=T 2−W

50
50N
a =T 2−50 3
9 C

For T1 and T2:

T1
2T 2−T 1=ma

2T 2=T 1
A:

150
a =2 T 2−150
9 A

SA B:
150N
100
9
( a A +a B )=100−T 2

Original

C:

50
50N 100N ( a +a ' )=12−50
9 A B

SA

SB

S B’

For SA: For SB’: For SB:

1 2 1 1 2
S A =V o t+ a A t S B '= a B ' t2 SB= aBt
2 2 2
 1
S A= aA t 2
2

But
S B =S B ’ +S A

1 +1
SB= aB' t 2 aA t 2
2 2

1 1
a t
2
¿ t 2 (a A +a B ' )
2 B 2

a B=(a A + aB ' )

Equation 2 will now be:

100
( a +a ' )=100−T 2
9.81 A B

150
a =2 T 2−150 T 2 = 120
9.81 A

m
aA = 5.836 sec 2

m
aB’ = -7.848 sec 2

50
( a −a ' ) =T 2 −50
9.81 A B
 50
( a ' −a A ) =T 2 −50
9.81 B T = 70 N

m
aA = -0.58 sec 2

m
aB’ = 3.46 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 ; t=40 min

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

v−v o 35 mph−39 mph −9 mph

a= = = =−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 ; v o =0
2

1
s= a t 2
2

1
1= a(4 2) ; a=0.125 fps 2
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 s=v t 2
2

2
s=4.905 t s=(341.376)t 2

s s
t 12= t2 =
4.905 341.376

t 1 +t 2=5 sec

(
√ s
4.905
) +( √ s
341.376
¿=5 sec

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

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

1
S9-10
¿ 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 1
18=v o (11)+ (11)t ;
18=11 v o + a(121)
2 2

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

1
S11-12
¿ 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 1
s=v o t+ a t 2 s=v o t+ a t 2
2 2

1 1
s=(20)t + (5) t 2 (eq. 2)
s−384=(60)t + (−3)t 2 (eq.
2 2

2)

Subtract eq. 2 from eq. 1:

384=−40 t+4 t 2
 t=16 sec

9-3.18. The rectilinear motion of a particle is governed by the equation s = r

sin ω t where r and ω are constants. Show that the acceleration is a = - ω 2
s.

Solution:

s=r sin ωt

u=r ; du=0

v =sin ωt ; dv=cos ωt

vdu+ ud v

v =ωr cos ωt

u=ωr ; du=0

v =cos ωt ; dv=−sin ωt

vdu+ udv

2
a=−ω r sin ωt

Since s=r sin ωt

2
Therefore: a=−ω 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 Ɵ where Ɵ 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

dy 1 1 dy
V b= = × (−2 X )
dt 2 Y dt

dx
But
X =V a t + =V a
dt

−X
Therefore:
V b= V a =−V a tan
Y

When Ө = 90°,
V b=∞ , which is impossible.

9-3.22 The velocity of a particle moving along the x-axis is defined by v=kx³ -4x² +
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)³ - 4(2)² + 6(2) = 4fps

dv dv dv dv
a= =3 x ² −8 x +6
dt dt dt dt
 dv
v=
dt

2
a=3 x v−8 xv + 6 v

Substituting v = 4 fps.
2
a=( 3 ) (2 ) ( 4 )−8 ( 2 ) ( 4 ) +6 ( 4 )

Answer: a=8 fps ²

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 θ−f 100 =W sin θ−μ N 1

W
a =W sin θ−μ N 1 ; N 1=100 cos 30 °
g 100

30 °
100 cos ¿
¿ m
a100 =3.206
30 °−0.2 ¿ ; sec 2
100
a =100 sin ¿
9.81 100

1
s=v o t+ a100 t 2
2

1 2
s= (3.206)t → (1)
2

R=ma300 =W sin θ−f 300 =W sin θ−μ N 2

W
a =W sin θ−μ N 2 ; N 2=300 cos 30 °
g 300

30 °
300 cos ¿
¿ m
a300 =4.055
30 °−0.1 ¿ ; sec
2

300
a =300 sin ¿
9.81 300

1
s +1=v o t+ a300 t 2
2

1
s= ( 4.055 ) t 2−1 → (2)
2
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:

m
at =a 100 +a300 =3.206+ 4.055 at =7 . 261
; 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 Sol’n:

v = 600 ft/min = 10 ft/sec v 2=2as

v

s = 20 ft ( 10 )2=2 a ( 20 )
W
ft
a=2.5
Req’d: T 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:Sol’n:

W
Wman = 161 lb (a)
a=T −W
g

161
a = 8 ft/sec2
( 8 )=T −161
32.2

Req’d: T =201lb

−W
(a) Pressure he exert (b)
a=T −W
g

−161
(b) Pressure if the elevator
( 8 )=T −161
32.2

Descends with the same T =121lb

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:Sol’n:

v = 40 ft/sec v 2=2as

s = 100 ft 402 =2 a (100 )

 ft
a=8
Req’d: Coefficient of kinetic sec
2

W
Friction, µ
a=P−μN
g

161
( 8 )=60−μ ( 161 )
32.2

μ=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.

3
322 lb
4

Given:Sol’n:

W
a = 6 ft/sec2
a=Px −μN
g

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

4
Req’d: force,P
0.2 N = P+60
5

P y + N−W =0

3
N=322− P
5
 322 4 3
32.2 5 (
( 6 )= P− ( 0.2 ) 322− P
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.

B A

Fig. P-1052

Given:

W A =200 lb μ=0.10

W B=100 lb

Solution:

200
200−T A = a 1
32.2

100
T B−100= a 2
32.2
 TA
=e μθ
TB

T A 0.1(π )
=e
TB

T A =1.37 T B 3

Substitute 3 to 1:

200
200−1.37 T B = a 4
32.2

From 2:

100
T B−100= a
32.2

Substitute 2 to 4:

200−1.37 ( 100+3.11 a )=6.21 a

200−1.37−4.261a=6.21 a

ft
a=6.02
sec 2

1055. If the pulleys in Fig. P-1055 are weightless and frictionless, find the
acceleration of the body A.
 200
A
lb

300
lb
B.Fig. P-1055

For A:

200−T =ma

200
aA
200−T = a
32.2 A

200
200 lb
T =200− a 1
32.2 A

For B:

300
T T
2T −300= a
32.2 B

300 a A
aB 300+ ( )=2 T 2
32.2 2

300 lb

Equate 1 and 2:
 300 a A
300+ ( )
200 32.2 2
200− a =
32.2 A 2

ft
a A =5 . 85
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.

B
20
A 0l
10 b
300lb
0l
30o b

At C,

300
300 – T2 = 32.2 a -----1

At B,

200
T2 – T1 – 200sin30o – 200cos30o (0.2) = 32.2 a

T2 – T1 – 134.64 = 6.21a -----2

At A,
 100
T1 – 100sin30o – 100cos30o (0.3) = 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
300 – 210.62 + 9.32a = 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
200lb
fh = 0.20 A

3
 4
In block A,

200
200 – T = 32.2 aA

In block B,

3 4 300
2T - 5 (300) - 5 (300) (0.20) = 32.2 aB

300
2T – 228 = 32.2 aB

In getting the acceleration for B,

Since aA = 2 aB

200
2 [ 200 – T = 32.2 aA ]

300
+ -228 + 2T = 32.2 (0.5) aA

400 – 228 = 550aA

172 = 500 (2aB)

aB / 32.2 = 172/1100

aB = 5.03 ft/sec2  ans.

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,

3 100
T1 - 5 (100) = 32.2 a1

For 800-lb block,

4 3 800
5 (80) - 5 (80) (0.20) – T2 = 32.2 a2

2T2 – T1 = ma

2T2 – T1 = 0

2T2 = T1

Since a2 = 2 a1

a2 = 2.82 ft/sec2

Solving for t1 (100lb),

 1
S= 2 a1t2

1
10 = 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 C

B150 lb B 300 lb

480 lb

For A,

150
T – 150 = 32.2 aA

For B,

480
2T - 480 = 32.2 aB
For C,

300
300 – T = 32.2 aC

1 1
Since aB= 2 aC - 2 aA

For Tension,

150
32.2 aA = T -150

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

300
32.2 aC = 300 – T

T = 218.7 lb

Solving for acceleration,

150
218.7 – 150 = 32.2 aA ; aA = 14.7476 ft/sec2  ans.

300
300 – 218.7 = 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

2B
F=
800 160
N=

2T

B 1
aB = 2

800

W
8
W

F
 6
F=
N W
16W
=gW

w
ΣFx= a
g

For A;

1000
600 – 160 – T =
aA
g

For B;

800 1
2T – 800 =
( aA)
g 2

Solving for T;

T = 407 lb

For up plane impending motion of C:

ΣFx=0

T = 407 = 6W + 16W

W = 535 lb

For down plane impending motion of C;

ΣFx=0

T = 407 = 6W - 16W

W = 924 lb
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 = 3
800lb
400lb 0.20
fh = 0.20 A 4

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 = 2Sb - Sc

Differentiating :
aA = 2aB – aC

1
aB =
(aA +aC)
2

w
ΣFx= a
g

For ;

400
400 – T =
aA
g

For B;

1000
2T – 480 – 128 =
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:

ds
V=
,
dt

LxVa+YVb=0

dv
a= dt

Va + xaA + Vb + Yab = 0

At start,

Va = Vb = 0

−y
aA =
ab
x

or if Ab is down + down

y 8
aA =
ab =
ab
x 6

w
ΣFx= a
g

For A;

96.6 8
6P =
ab = 4ab
32.2 6

For B;

96.6
96.6 – 8P = 32.2 ab = 3ab

Solving;

aB = 11.6 fps2
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 1
h=v 0 t+ g t 2 80−h= ( 32.2 ) t 2
2 2

1 h=80−16.1 t 2(2)
h=40 t− ( 32.2 ) t 2 (1)
2

Equate (2) and (1):

 1 ft
80−16.1t 2=40 t − ( 32.2 ) t 2 v f =−24.4
2 2
sec

t=2 sec .

v f =32.2 ( 2 )
1

Substitute t to (1) and (2): ft

v f =64.4
1
sec
h=80−16.1 ( 2 )2=15.6 meters ¿ thebottom

s ' =80−15 .6=64 . 4 mete rs ¿the top

v =v f +v f
1 2

v =64.4−24.4
v f −v o =at
2 2

ft
v f =40−32.2 ( 2 ) v =40
2 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 1
s 1= ( 4 ) (10 )2=200 ft .
2
40=4 t 1

t 1 =10 sec .
 s2
v=
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 ;
 3 2
v =( 1 ) x −4 x + 6 x

3 2
v =x −4 x +6 x

ads=vdv

dv
a=v
ds

a=( x 3−4 x2 +6 x ) (2 x 2−8 x+ 6)

When x = 2 m

a=[ ( 2 )3−( 4 )2 +6( 2)][ 2 ( 2 )2−8(2)+6]

a=[ 2 ][ 4 ]

2
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:

dv
a=
dt

dv
6 √ v=
dt

dv
=6 dt
√v

−1
2
v 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
 2
v =18t

ds
v=
dt

ds
=18 t 2
dt

2
ds=18 t dt

ds=¿ ∫ 18 t 2 dt
∫¿
3
18 t
s= +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