Find Velocity for Parametric Equations with t = 2s

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In summary, the parametric equations of motion for x and y are given by x=(t)^2m and y=(6t-1.5t^2)m respectively. To find the velocity at t=2s, one must take the derivative of both equations with respect to time. The resulting values are dx/dt=4 m/s and dy/dt=0 m/s. The velocity is then given by v= 4 m/s in the x direction. Further information on taking derivatives and calculating velocity can be found in the links provided.
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Homework Statement


the parametric equations of the motion are x=(t)^2m and y=(6t-1.5t^2)m i need to find the
velocity at the time moment of t=2s

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The Attempt at a Solution


so this are the four solutions v=o,v=2m/s,v=4m/s,6m/s .
 
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Homework Statement


the parametric equations of the motion are x=(t)^2m and y=(6t-1.5t^2)m i need to find the
velocity at the time moment of t=2s

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


so this are the four solutions v=o,v=2m/s,v=4m/s,6m/s .

Do you know how to take a derivative?
dx/dt = 2t m/s
dy/dt= 6-3t m/s

At t=2
dx/dt=4 m/s
dy/dt=0 m/s

v= 4 m/s in the x direction.
 
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No i don't now how if you could post it how to do also the derivate then it would be ok and thanks for this post
 
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No i don't now how if you could post it how to do also the derivate then it would be ok and thanks for this post
See if this helps - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vel2.html

One has two position parameters x(t) and y(t).

The velocity, or rather speed, in each direction is just the first derivative with respect to time,

vx(t) = dx(t)/dt, and vy(t) = dy(t)/dt.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/deriv.html
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/deriv.html#c3

Then since velocity is a vectors,

v(t) = vx(t) i + vy(t) j, where i and j are just the unit vectors in x and y directions.

The magnitude of v(t) is given by the square root of the sum of the squares of the speeds in both direction, i.e.,

|v(t)| = sqrt (vx2(t) + vy2(t))

See also - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/acons.html

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vsca.html#vsc1
 
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Thanks very much sir astronuc
 

FAQ: Find Velocity for Parametric Equations with t = 2s

What are parametric equations?

Parametric equations are a set of equations that express the coordinates of a point in terms of one or more independent variables, called parameters. They are commonly used to describe the motion of objects in physics and engineering.

How are parametric equations related to time?

Parametric equations often involve a parameter that represents time, such as t in the example "Find Velocity for Parametric Equations with t = 2s". This allows us to track the change in position of an object over time, and calculate its velocity at a specific time.

What does the parameter t represent?

In parametric equations with t as the parameter, t usually represents time. However, the parameter can also represent other quantities such as distance, angle, or temperature depending on the context of the problem.

How do you find velocity for parametric equations with t = 2s?

To find velocity for parametric equations with t = 2s, we first need to differentiate the equations with respect to the parameter (t). This will give us the rate of change of the position of the object with respect to time. Then, we can substitute t = 2s into the derivative to find the velocity at that specific time.

Can parametric equations be used to describe any type of motion?

Yes, parametric equations can be used to describe any type of motion as long as the variables involved can be expressed as a function of one or more parameters. This includes linear motion, circular motion, projectile motion, etc.

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