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AP Physics 1 U2 - WS1 - Position, Velocity & Acceleration page 1

Unit 2 Constant Acceleration 9/19/2014


Problems 13: For each situation, provide the following:
a. a written description of the motion of the ball
b. a qualitative (shape only) graph of x vs. t
c. a qualitative graph of v vs. t
d. a qualitative graph of a vs. t
Stack the three graphs: x vs. t above v vs. t above a vs. t, to show relationships between the graphs (be
sure to make sure the graphs are time synchronized). The arrows indicate positive direction, not necessarily
the motion of the ball. The ball does not roll off the ramp on either end.

v
0
> 0
m
s

x
0
= 0 m

+x

1.


v
0
= 0
m
s


x
0
= 0 m

+x
2.


v
0
= 0
m
s

x
0
> 0 m

+x

3.
x = 0 m


4. The graph to the right represents the motion of a moving object.
Provide justification for your answers.
a. Where on the graph is the object moving most slowly?
b. Where on the graph is the object speeding up?
c. Where on the graph is the object slowing down?
d. Where on the graph is the object changing direction?
e. Where on the graph is the object at its initial position?

Problems 59: While cruising along a dark stretch of highway with the cruise control set at 25 m/s (55
mph), you see, at the fringes of your headlights that a bridge has been washed out. It takes 0.50 s from the
time you see the danger to apply the brakes and another 3.50 s after applying the brakes to stop.
5. Draw an appropriate diagram of the situation. Include a coordinate system, direction, values, etc. Identify
the model or models (constant velocity, constant acceleration) you will apply to the situation. Be specific
as to when and why you would apply a particular model.
6. Construct a stack of position, velocity and acceleration vs. time graphs that illustrate the situation
described above. Graphically represent the cars displacement, on a velocity vs. time graph, from the first
hint of danger until the car was completely stopped.
7. Using the graphical representation, determine how far the car went from the time the danger was first
observed until stopping was complete. (Please explain your problem solving method.)
8. From the v vs. t graph, determine the acceleration of the car once the brakes were applied. (Show work.)
9. Determine how far the car went from the first hint of danger until it was completely stopped
quantitatively. (Show your work.)
Problems 1011: Now consider a slightly different situation: What if the speed of the car were 35 m/s,
and the reaction time was doubled (youre on a cell phone perhaps) but the breaking acceleration of the
car was the same as you found in #8 above?
10. How far did the car travel from the moment the danger is seen until coming to a complete stop?
11. Solve question 10 using a different method. (Ex: if you used a graphical method, use equations.)
12. A smart car can accelerate from rest to a speed of 27 m/s in 13 s.
a. What is the average acceleration of the car?
b. How far does it travel during this time?
13. A bear spies some honey and takes off from rest, accelerating at a rate of 2.0 m/s
2
. If the honey is 10 m
away, how fast will his snout be going when he reaches the honey?



t (s)
x

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m
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