Concept explainers
(a)
Time took by the barge to reach the bridge.
(a)
Answer to Problem 18P
The time can be
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation of motion
Here
Substitute the corresponding values for
Both the values of time are physically possible.
Conclusion:
The time can be
(b)
Final velocities for each time.
(b)
Answer to Problem 18P
For
For
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation of motion
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
For
For
(c)
Sketch velocity versus time and position versus time graphs.
(c)
Answer to Problem 18P
The graphs have been drawn.
Explanation of Solution
The short time corresponds to the time it takes the barge to reach the bridge, its velocity is in the positive direction. The longer time corresponds to the total time it takes to reach the bridge.
Conclusion:
The graphs have been drawn.
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