Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3E by R. Knight, C1E&P18

Figure EX1.18 shows the motion diagram of a drag racer. The camera took one frame every 2 s.

Figure 1.18 Physics for Scientists and Engineers Third Edition by Randall Knight — Figure EX1.18

Measure the x-value of the racer at each dot. List your data in a table similar to Table 1.1, showing each position and the time at which it occurred.

Make a position-versus-time graph for the drag racer. Because you have data only at certain instants, your graph should consist of dots that are not connected together.

Solution:

Solve

Part a

Dot	Time(s)	x(m)
1	0	0
2	2	30
3	4	95
4	6	215
5	8	400
6	10	510
7	12	600
8	14	670
9	16	720

Part b

Answer to Problem 1.18B Physics for Scientists and Engineers Third Edition by Randall Knight