ME 212 – Dynamics

Instructor: Malik Hassan

Lecture 3
 EXAMPLE 1
12-3
A particle travels along a straight line with a velocity
v = m/s, where t is in seconds. When t = 1 s, the particle is
located 10 m to the left of the origin. Determine the
acceleration when t = 4 s, the displacement from t = 0 to t
= 10 s, and the distance the particle travels during this time
period.

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 EXAMPLE 2
12-6

The position of a particle along a straight line is

given by ft, where t is in seconds. Determine the position
of the particle when t = 6 s and the total distance it travels
during the 6-s time interval.
Hint: Plot the path to determine the total distance
traveled.

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 EXAMPLE 3
12-36
The s–t graph for a train has been experimentally
determined. From the data, construct the v–t and a–t
graphs for the motion;. For , the curve is m, and then it
becomes straight for t 30 s.

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 EXAMPLE 4
12-42
The velocity of a car is plotted as shown. Determine
the total distance the car moves until it stops (t = 80 s).
Construct the a–t graph.

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 EXAMPLE 5
12-41
The elevator starts from rest at the first floor of the
building. It can accelerate at 5and then decelerate at
2. Determine the shortest time it takes to reach a floor 40 ft
above the ground. The elevator starts from rest and then
stops. Draw the a–t, v–t, and s–t graphs for the motion.