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*12–48. The v–t graph for a train has been experimentally 12–50. The jet car is originally traveling at a velocity
12 determined. From the data, construct the s–t and a–t graphs of 10 m>s when it is subjected to the acceleration shown.
for the motion for 0 … t … 180 s. When t = 0, s = 0. Determine the car’s maximum velocity and the time t when
it stops. When t = 0, s = 0.

v (m/s) a (m/s2)

10

6
t¿
t (s)
15

4
t (s)
60 120 180
Prob. 12–50
Prob. 12–48

12–51. The race car starts from rest and travels along a
straight road until it reaches a speed of 26 m>s in 8 s as
shown on the v–t graph. The flat part of the graph is caused
12–49. The v–s graph for a go-cart traveling on a straight
by shifting gears. Draw the a–t graph and determine the
road is shown. Determine the acceleration of the go-cart at
maximum acceleration of the car.
s = 50 m and s = 150 m. Draw the a–s graph.

v (m/s)
6
v (m/s)

26
v  4t  6

8 14
v  3.5t

s (m) t (s)
100 200 4 5 8

Prob. 12–49 Prob. 12–51

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*12–52. A car starts from rest and travels along a straight 12–55. The v–t graph for the motion of a car as it moves
road with a velocity described by the graph. Determine the along a straight road is shown. Draw the s–t and a–t graphs. 12
total distance traveled until the car stops. Construct the s–t Also determine the average speed and the distance traveled
and a–t graphs. for the 15-s time interval. When t = 0, s = 0.

v(m/s)

30
v 0.5t 45
v t

t(s) v (m/s)
30 60 90
15
Prob. 12–52
v  0.6t 2

12–53. The v–s graph for an airplane traveling on a straight

runway is shown. Determine the acceleration of the plane at
s = 100 m and s = 150 m. Draw the a–s graph. t (s)
5 15
v (m/s) Prob. 12–55

50
v 0.1s 30
40 *12–56. A motorcycle starts from rest at s = 0 and travels
v 0.4s along a straight road with the speed shown by the v–t graph.
Determine the total distance the motorcycle travels until it
stops when t = 15 s. Also plot the a–t and s–t graphs.
s (m)
100 200 12–57. A motorcycle starts from rest at s = 0 and travels
along a straight road with the speed shown by the v–t graph.
Prob. 12–53 Determine the motorcycle’s acceleration and position when
t = 8 s and t = 12 s.
12–54. The a–s graph for a jeep traveling along a straight
road is given for the first 300 m of its motion. Construct the
v–s graph. At s = 0, v = 0.

a (m/s2)
v (m/s)

v  1.25t v5
5
2
v  t  15

s (m) t (s)
200 300 4 10 15

Prob. 12–54 Probs. 12–56/57