Chapter 4 – 2D and 3D Motion
I. Definitions
II. Projectile motion
III. Uniform circular motion
IV. Non-uniform circular motion
V. Relative motion
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I. Definitions
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II. Projectile motion
Motion of a particle launched with initial velocity, v0 and free fall accelerationg.
- Horizontal motion: ax=0 vx=v0x= constant
- Vertical motion: ay= -g = constant
Range (R): horizontal distance traveled by a projectile before returning to launch height.
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122: A third baseman wishes to throw to first base, 127 feet distant. His best throwing speed is 85 mi/h. (a) Ifhe throws the ball horizontally 3 ft above the ground, how far from first base will it hit the ground? (b) Fromthe same initial height, at what upward angle must the third baseman throw the ball if the first baseman is tocatch it 3 ft above the ground? (c) What will be the time of flight in that case?
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III. Uniform circular motionMotion around a circle at constant speed.
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54. A cat rides a merry-go-round while turning with uniform circular motion. At time t1= 2s, the cat’s velocityis: v1= (3m/s)i+(4m/s)j, measured on an horizontal xy coordinate system. At time t2=5s its velocity is:v2= (-3m/s)i+(-4m/s)j. What are (a) the magnitude of the cat’s centripetal acceleration and (b) the cat’saverage acceleration during the time interval t2-t1?
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IV. Non-Uniform circular motion
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- Tangential at = dv/dt
- at causes the change in the speed of the particle.
- In uniform circular motion, v = constant at = 0 a = ar
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V. Relative motion
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Particle’s velocity depends on reference frame
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75. A sled moves in the negative x direction at speed vs while a ball of ice is shot from the sled with a velocityv0= v0xi+ v0yj relative to the sled. When the ball lands, its horizontal displacement ∆xbg relative to the ground(from its launch position to its landing position) is measured. The figure gives ∆xbg as a function of vs. Assumeit lands at approximately its launch height. What are the values of (a) v0x and (b) v0y?The ball’s displacement ∆xbs relative to the sled can also be measured. Assume that the sled’s velocity is notchanged when the ball is shot. What is ∆xbs when vs is (c) 5m/s and (d) 15m/s?
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(iii) A dog wishes to cross a river to a point directly opposite as shown. It can swim at2m/s in still water and the river is flowing at 1m/s. At what angle with respect to theline joining the starting and finishing points should it start swimming?
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(ii) A particle moves with constant speed around the circle below. When it is atpoint A its coordinates are x=0, y=3m and its velocity is (5m/s)i. What are itsvelocity and acceleration at point B? Express your answer in terms of unitvectors.
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120. A hang glider is 7.5 m above ground level with a velocity of 8m/s at an angle of 30º below thehorizontal and a constant acceleration of 1m/s2, up. (a) Assume t=0 at the instant just described and writean equation for the elevation y of the hang glider as a function of t, with y=0 at ground level. (b) Use theequation to determine the value of t when y=0. (c) Explain why there are two solutions to part B. Which onerepresents the time it takes the hang glider to reach ground level? (d) how far does the hang glider travelhorizontally during the interval between t=0 and the time it reaches the ground? For the same initial positionand velocity, what constant acceleration will cause the hang glider to reach ground level with zero velocity?Express your answer in terms of unit vectors.
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40. A ball is to be shot from level ground with certain speed. The figure below shows the range R it willhave versus the launch angle θ0 at which it can be launched. The choice of θ0 determines the flight time; lettmax represent the maximum flight time. What is the least speed the ball will have during its flight if θ0 ischosen such as that the flight time is 0.5tmax?
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