Question: At t = 0 a car is stopped at a traffic light. When the light toms green, the car starts to speed up, and gains

At t = 0 a car is stopped at a traffic light. When the light toms green, the car starts to speed up, and gains speed at a constant rate until it reaches a speed of 20 m/s 8 seconds after the light toms green. The car continues at a constant speed for 60 m. Then the driver sees a red light up ahead at the next intersection, and starts slowing down at a constant rate. The car stops at the red light, 180mfrom where it was at t = O.
(a) Draw accurate x-t, v.-t, and a.-t graphs for the motion of the car.
(b) In a motion diagram (like Figs. 2.13b and 2.14b), show the position, velocity, and acceleration of the car at 4 s after the light changes, while traveling at constant speed, and while slowing down

Step by Step Solution

3.40 Rating (163 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

IDENTIFY Use the constant acceleration ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

60-P-M-1D (118).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanics Questions!