9-3.14.

A train moving with constant acceleration travels 24 ft during the 10

th
sec of its motion and
18 ft during the 12
th
sec of its motion. Find its initial velocity.
Solution:
S1oth = 24 ft @ t = 9 sec to 10 sec
S12th = 18 ft @ t = 11 sec to 12 sec

@ S1oth:

S9-10

(eq. 1)

@ S12th:

S11-12

(eq. 2)

Using the eq. 1 & 2:

9-3.16. An auto A is moving at 20 fps and accelerating at 5 fps
2
to overtake an auto B which is 382 ft
ahead. It auto B is moving at 60 fps and decelerating at 3 fps
2
, how soon will A pass B?
Solution:
@ Auto A: @ Auto B:

(eq. 2)

(eq. 2)
Subtract eq. 2 from eq. 1:

9-3.18. The rectilinear motion of a particle is governed by the equation s = r sin t where r and
are constants. Show that the acceleration is a = -
2
s.
Solution:

;
;


;
;

Since
Therefore:

9-3.20. A ladder of length L moves with its ends in contact with a vertical wall and a horizontal
floor. If a ladder starts from a vertical position and its lower end A moves along the floor with a
constant velocity vA, show that the velocity of the upper end B is vB = vA tan where is the angle
between the ladder and the wall. What does the minus sign mean? Is it physically possible for the
upper end B to remain in contact with the wall throughout the entire motion? Explain.
Solution:

But

Therefore:

When = 90,

, which is impossible.