How Is Distance Calculated Using Integration in Nail Making Machine Mechanics?

In summary, the velocity of an automatic chuck for moving the wire through a nail making machine can be calculated using the expression v=0.1t(1-t) where v is velocity (m/s) and t is time (sec). To find the distance moved by the chuck between two times when velocity is 0, you can integrate the given expression and plug in the values for t. The resulting equation is x=0.1(t^2-t^3/2), with limits of integration from 0 to 1. This gives a distance moved of 0.05m. Another method, the Trapezoidal Rule, can also be used to verify this result. However, this method may
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The velocity of a automatic chuck for moving the wire through a nail making machine may be found from the expression:
v=0.1t(1-t) where v is velocity (m/s) and t is time (sec)

i) using integration calculate the distance moved by the chuck between two times when velocity is 0.

what I did first was change it to 0.1t - 0.1t²

and when t = 1 you get (0.1*1²/2), which = 0.05 and when t = 0 obviously the answer will be 0
So I've got the distance moved as 0.05m

Not really sure if that's right, any help would be great :)

ii) Verify the results obtained in part (i) by using the approximate numerical method known as the Trapezoidal Rule.

Not quite as sure with this one

http://[URL=http://imageshack.us][PLAIN]http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5751/calky2.png [/URL][/PLAIN] I think this has something to do with it, I'm also pretty sure I'm meant to use the values 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1 with the formula v=0.1t(1-t) those values being t

As I said I'm a bit unsure so any help would be great :)
 
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fable121 said:
The velocity of a automatic chuck for moving the wire through a nail making machine may be found from the expression:
v=0.1t(1-t) where v is velocity (m/s) and t is time (sec)

i) using integration calculate the distance moved by the chuck between two times when velocity is 0.

what I did first was change it to 0.1t - 0.1t²

and when t = 1 you get (0.1*1²/2),
:confused: How did you get this?? To find the distance moved, you have to integrate [itex] \int v dt [/itex] between the initial and final times.
 
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I think he's right...He has put v=dx/dt [After finding values of t from v=0.1t(1-t)...he got t=0,1]
NOw step by step...
dx/dt=0.1t(1-t)
=> dx= [0.1t(1-t)]dt
INtegrating it You get,
[x] (limits are 0,x) = 0.1[(t^2 - t^3 /2)] (limits are 0,1)---------------(1)

In equation (1) its (t raise to power 3)Divided by 2

Solve it and u get the answer.(x=0.05m)
 
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saket1991 said:
I think he's right...He has put v=dx/dt [After finding values of t from v=0.1t(1-t)...he got t=0,1]
NOw step by step...
dx/dt=0.1t(1-t)
=> dx= [0.1t(1-t)]dt
INtegrating it You get,
[x] (limits are 0,x) = 0.1[(t^2 - t^3 /2)] (limits are 0,1)---------------(1)

In equation (1) its (t raise to power 3)Divided by 2

Solve it and u get the answer.(x=0.05m)

Integrating t does not give t^2 nor does t^2 give t^3/2. What are you thinking of?
 

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