1. Conceptual Dynamics Part II: Kinematics Chapter 2
Kinematics of Particles
Rectilinear Motion
Solving Rectilinear Problems

2. Solving Rectilinear Problems
Most rectilinear problems can be solved using the following defining relationships.
Used to solve problems in the forward direction: s → v → a

3. Solving Rectilinear Problems
If you need to solve problems in the reverse direction: a → v → s

4. Solving Rectilinear Problems
Constant acceleration equations

5. Example 2.2-1 Given: Position s(t) Find: Velocity v(t) Equation?:
Answer:

6. Example 2.2-1 Given: Position s(t) Find: Velocity v(t) Equation?:
Answer:

7. Example 2.2-1 Given: Velocity v(t) Find: Position s(t) Equation?:
Answer:

8. Example 2.2-1 Given: Velocity v(t) Find: Position s(t) Equation?:
Answer:

9. Example 2.2-1 Given: Acceleration a(t) Find: Velocity v(t) Equation?:
Answer:

10. Example 2.2-1 Given: Acceleration a(t) Find: Velocity v(t) Equation?:
Answer:

11. Example 2.2-1 Given: Position s(t) Find: Acceleration a(t) Equation?:
Answer:

12. Example 2.2-1 Given: Position s(t) Find: Acceleration a(t) Equation?:
Answer:

13. Example 2.2-1 Given: Acceleration a(s) Find: Velocity v(s) Equation?:
Answer:

14. Example 2.2-1 Given: Acceleration a(s) Find: Velocity v(s) Equation?:
Answer:

15. Example 2.2-1 Given: Velocity v(s) Find: Position s(t) Equation?:
Answer:

16. Example 2.2-1 Given: Velocity v(s) Find: Position s(t) Equation?:
Answer:

17. EP2.2-2 (Video) EP2.2-3 (Video) EP2.2-4
Examples Problems
EP2.2-2 (Video)
EP2.2-3 (Video)
EP2.2-4