One Dimensional Kinematics Question (Simple)

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The discussion centers on a kinematics problem involving a ball rolling along the x-axis with constant acceleration. Key calculations include the displacement from 2s to 4s as 10m, average velocities of 5 m/s from 2s to 4s, and 8 m/s from 4s to 8s. The time when the object's velocity equals its average velocity during the first interval is determined to be 3 seconds. Participants seek assistance in filling out time values for specific frames in a chart and understanding the kinematic equations relevant to the problem. The conversation emphasizes the application of kinematic equations to solve for unknowns in motion scenarios.
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Homework Statement


1. A ball is rolling along the x-axis. At t=2s it is located at x =6m, at t=4s it is at x=16m, and at t=8s it is at x=48 m. Assume Constant acceleration.

a) Find its displacement from 2s to 4s. -- I put 10m
b) find its average velocity from 2s to 4s.---- 5 m/s
c) find its average velocity from 4s to 8s. ----8m/s
d) what is t when the objects velocity is equal to its average velocity during the first time interval. --- t= 3 seconds.

and a fill in chart...

Tj is the time at which the jth video frame is captured. The position xj is the position of the steel ball in the jth frame (the data is taken at 30 times per second).

j tj(s) xj (m)
1 0.0333 s 0.0250 m
2 0.0667 s 0.0820 m
3 0.1000 s 0.130 m
4 Unknown 0.164 m
5 Unknown 0.190 m

I need help filling out the Tj's for J4 and J5. I have no idea where to start.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


If someone can also explain how to do D in the first portion I would appreciate it, I'm mainly having problems with the chart.
 
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PanChan89 said:

Homework Statement


1. A ball is rolling along the x-axis. At t=2s it is located at x =6m, at t=4s it is at x=16m, and at t=8s it is at x=48 m. Assume Constant acceleration.

a) Find its displacement from 2s to 4s. -- I put 10m
b) find its average velocity from 2s to 4s.---- 5 m/s
c) find its average velocity from 4s to 8s. ----8m/s
d) what is t when the objects velocity is equal to its average velocity during the first time interval. --- t= 3 seconds.

and a fill in chart...

Tj is the time at which the jth video frame is captured. The position xj is the position of the steel ball in the jth frame (the data is taken at 30 times per second).

j tj(s) xj (m)
1 0.0333 s 0.0250 m
2 0.0667 s 0.0820 m
3 0.1000 s 0.130 m
4 Unknown 0.164 m
5 Unknown 0.190 m

I need help filling out the Tj's for J4 and J5. I have no idea where to start.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


If someone can also explain how to do D in the first portion I would appreciate it, I'm mainly having problems with the chart.
Welcome to Physics Forums.
You're answer for (d) is correct.
As for the chart, there is a kinematics equation (one of the equations dealing with constant acceleration motion) which gives the displacement as a function of time. That will be useful here.
 
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