Problem 1002Problem 1002

On a certain stretch of track, trains run at 60 mph (96.56 kph). How far back of a stopped
train should be a warning torpedo be placed to signal an oncoming train? Assume that the
brakes are applied at once and retard the train at the uniform rate of 2 ft/sec2 (0.61 m/s2).

Solution
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Initial velocity

answer
SI units
Initial velocity

answer
Problem 1003
A stone is thrown vertically upward and return to earth in 10 sec. What was its initial
velocity and how high did it go?

Solution
HideClick here to show or hide the solution§Return in 10 seconds = 5 seconds upward +
5 seconds downward

SI Units

Going upward (velocity at the

highest point is zero):

answer

Going downward (initial velocity

is zero; free-fall):

answer
English System
Going upward (velocity at the
highest point is zero):

answer

Going downward (initial velocity is

zero; free-fall):

answer

Problem 1004
A ball is dropped from the top of a tower 80 ft (24.38 m) high at the same instant that a
second ball is thrown upward from the ground with an initial velocity of 40 ft/sec (12.19
m/s). When and where do they pass, and with what relative velocity?

Solution in English System

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solution§h = 80 ft
vA = 0
vB = 40 ft/s
g = 32.2 ft/s2

From A to C (free-fall)

From B to C (upward motion)

From the formula s = vit + ½ at2

A to C plus B to C is equal to height

of the tower
They pass each other after 2 seconds at 64.4 ft from the top of the tower. answer

Velocity at C of stone from A (after

2 seconds)

Velocity at C of stone from

B (after 2 seconds)

→ the negative sign indicates

that the stone is moving downward

Relative velocity:

answer

Problem 1005
A stone is dropped down a well and 5 sec later, the sounds of the splash is heard. If the
velocity of sound is 1120 ft/sec (341.376 m/s), what is the depth of the well?

Solution
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the solution§

For tstone (free-falling body):

For tsound (uniform motion):

Thus,
English System

For h = 88 759.73 ft

(not okay!)

For h = 353.31 ft

(okay!)

Thus, h = 353.31 ft → answer

SI Units

For h = 27 065.05 m

(not okay!)
For h = 107.64 m

(okay!)

Thus, h = 107.64 m → answer

Problem 1007
A stone is dropped from a captive balloon at an elevation of 1000 ft (304.8 m). Two
seconds later another stone is thrown vertically upward from the ground with a velocity
of 248 ft/s (75.6 m/s). If g = 32 ft/s2 (9.75 m/s2), when and where the stones pass each
other?

Solution in English Units

Stone dropped from captive balloon (free-falling body):

Stone thrown vertically from the

ground 2 seconds later

The stones will pass each other 5 seconds after the first stone was dropped from the
captive balloon. answer

The stones will meet at a point 600 ft above the ground. Answer

Problem 1008
A stone is thrown vertically upward from the ground with a velocity of 48.3 ft per sec
(14.72 m per sec). One second later another stone is thrown vertically upward with a
velocity of 96.6 ft per sec (29.44 m per sec). How far above the ground will the stones be
at the same level?

Solution in English System

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For the first stone:

For the second stone

 answer

Problem 1009
A ball is shot vertically into the air at a velocity of 193.2 ft per sec (58.9 m per sec). After
4 sec, another ball is shot vertically into the air. What initial velocity must the second ball
have in order to meet the first ball 386.4 ft (117.8 m) from the ground?

Solution: English System of Units

Thus,

First ball:

Use

Second ball:

answer

Problem 1010
A stone is thrown vertically up from the ground with a velocity of 300 ft per sec (91.44
m/s). How long must one wait before dropping a second stone from the top of a 600-ft
(182.88-m) tower if the two stones are to pass each other 200 ft (60.96 m) from the top of
the tower?

English System Solution

Stone from the ground:
Stone from the top of the tower:
Let t2 = time to wait before
dropping the second stone
With t = 17.19 sec

With t = 1.44 sec

(meaningless)
Use answer

Problem 1012
A train moving with constant acceleration travels 24 ft (7.32 m) during the 10th sec of its
motion and 18 ft (5.49 m) during the 12th sec of its motion. Find its initial velocity and
its constant acceleration.

Solution in English Units

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solution§

→ equation (1)
→ equation (2)

Equation (1) minus equation (2)

answer
From equation (1)

answer