Chapter 1 Review

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1. For each of the motion graphs shown above, describe, in detail, what the motion would look like.

2. For each x-t graph shown above, create the corresponding velocity and acceleration versus time graphs.

3. For each v-t graph shown above, create the corresponding x-t graph.

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4. At a local football game (let's just say Carrick), a running back flattens a linebacker and continues running at a constant velocity of 10.5 m/s. The instant the linebacker hits the ground, he gets back up and starts running from rest to tackle the running back. If the linebacker accelerates at 1.9 m/s^2, how much time will it take to catch the runner? How far will they have traveled from their original position?

Homework - 9/2/10

A wealthy businessman has been reduced to taking the bus to work. The bus driver, assuming that a businessman certainly wouldn't be waiting for a bus, passes up the bus stop, continuing with a constant velocity of 20 m/s. The businessman starts running from rest, but can only accelerate at 1.5 m/s2. How much time will it take the man to catch the bus? Also, how far did he have to run?


At the end of this problem, explain whether this is a reasonable answer or not and explain how you know. You could also explain if it would even be possible for a human to cover that distance in that time.