1. Physics 151 Week 5 Day 3 Topics Motion with constant acceleration
Constant acceleration equations
Picture diagrams
Solving problems with constant acceleration

2. Answer
An arrow is launched vertically upward. It moves straight up to a maximum height, then falls to the ground. The trajectory of the arrow is noted. Which graph best represents the vertical velocity of the arrow as a function of time? Ignore air resistance; the only force acting is gravity.
Answer: D
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3. Velocity to Position: Example 1
Find the position at times t = 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 seconds.
Assume x (t = 0 sec) = 0 m.
What is the displacement of the object between t = 1s and t = 3 s?
Answer: A
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4. Velocity to Position: Example 2
Describe in words the motion of the object whose velocity graph is given below. What is happening at t = 2 s?
Draw a motion diagram of the objects motion.
Draw the corresponding position vs. time graph. Assume initial position is 5 m.
Give an example of an object that would move this way
Answer: A
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5. Start your engine (velocity and acceleration)
On the on ramp to Interstate 25 a car accelerates at 7 m/s2 from rest.
What is the car's velocity at 1 second after it starts from rest?
2 seconds?
3 seconds?
4 seconds?
Express your reasoning in words.
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6. Velocity Graph => Acceleration Graph
Answer: C
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7. x = area under vx vs. t graph
Answer: C
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8. vx = area under ax vs. t graph
Answer: C
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9. General Motion Model Graph Relationships
Answer: C
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10. Constant Acceleration Equations
Answer: C
Area 2
Area 1
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11. Constant Acceleration Equations (Equation 3)
Answer: C
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12. Constant Acceleration Equations (Equation 3)
Answer: C
Unit Check => ???
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13. MCAT Problem
A constantly accelerating particle starts from rest and travels 50 m. If it reaches a velocity of 100 m/s, how long did the 50 m trip take?
0.5 s
1.0 s
2.0 s
3.0 s
Answer: C
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14. Pictorial Diagrams

15. Pictorial Diagram Example 1
Answer: C

16. Pictorial Diagram Example 2
Answer: C

17. Hints for Motion Problems
Start with a diagram or graph and break the motion into motion intervals
Identify the motion models that pertain to each interval.
Think about what motion relationships exist in the problem situation.
For constant a motion, write out the 3 equations and underline what you know and circle what you are looking for. This can help suggest how to approach the problem.
Do your algebra in symbols. It will make problem solving easier.
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18. The Sprinter
A sprinter accelerates at 2.5 m/s^2 until reaching his top speed of 15 m/s. He then continues to run at top speed.
How long does it take him to run the 100 m dash?
Answer: C
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19. Down and Up
A ball is released on the left side at a height of 1 m on a frictionless 30 degree slope, |a| = 5 m/s2. At the bottom, it turns smoothly onto a 60 degree slope going back up, |a| = 8.66 m/s2.
What maximum height does it reach on the right side?
Answer: C
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20. Timing the light
You have a summer job working for the UNM police department studying traffic flow on and near campus. There have been several complaints concerning the signal on Yale and Central Avenue for drivers on Central. The complaints claim that the yellow light is too short. If most cars decelerate at 10.0 m/s2 while braking, how long should the light be so that people who can’t stop before they go into the intersection after the signal turns yellow have time to go through the 16.0 m wide intersection?
Answer: C

21. Exam Tips Instantaneous velocity Area under the graph
Algebra in symbols
Givens Required
Complete explanations
Use homework to practice good solutions
Be prepared to make reasonable estimations and state your assumptions when solving problems. Be aware of significant digits in your answers. (Keep lots of digits until the final calculation, then round to the appropriate precision. For intermediate steps, remember to keep one extra significant digit