KIN 335 Example Kinematics Problems with Solutions

Instructions: Attempt to do all problems before looking at the solutions. Do NOT turn in your
answers.
Part 1. Linear Kinematics Problems

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

Solutions to Linear Kinematics Problems

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

Part 2. Angular Kinematics Problems

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

Solutions to Angular Kinematics Problems

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

Part 3. Kinematic Curve Analysis

Position.

Consider the following velocity vs. time curve. Qualitatively derive both the position (x) vs. time and
the acceleration vs. time curves and draw them on the blank graphs below. Note: Assume x = 0
when t = 0. (The solution is presented on the next page. Dont look at the solution until after you
have tried this.)

time

Velocity

time

Accel.

0
time

Position.

KIN 335 Example Kinematic Problems

0
Velocity

time

time

Accel.

t3

t1

t4

t5

time

t6

t2

Position and acceleration curves were derived qualitatively from a given velocity curve. Please
accept the drawing limitations inherent in Microsoft Word AutoShapes. If you disagree or find an
error in this analysis, please let Dr. Hinrichs know.
Notes: At t1 the velocity has reached a maximum. The acceleration is zero here. The slope of the
position curve is steepest here. At t2 the velocity has reached it greatest negative slope. This is
where the acceleration is most negative (minimum value). At t3 the position reaches its maximum
value at the point when velocity reaches zero for the first time (representing the end of the first
forward movement phase). This represents a reversal in direction from positive to negative; hence
acceleration is negative here. At t4 velocity has reached its most negative value. This represents a
point of zero acceleration and the steepest downward slope on the position curve. At t5 the velocity
crosses zero on its way from negative to positive. This represents a reversal in direction (hence a
positive acceleration) and a relative minimum on the position curve. At t6 the velocity reaches
another relative maximum on the second forward movement phase. The comments are the same
here as for t1 above.