Solving Acceleration and Velocity Problems in the xy Plane

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving a particle with constant acceleration in the xy plane. The initial position and velocity of the particle are given, and the acceleration is provided as a vector. The individual is seeking help with finding the velocity and position vectors at specific times, but later figures it out on their own. The conversation ends with congratulating the individual on taking action and asking for the answer to the problem.
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I'm having trouble approaching this problem. I'm not sure how to set it up. Any help would be appreciated especially with necessary formulas and equations. Thank you.

A particle moves in the xy plane with constant acceleration. At time zero, the particle is at x = 7.0 m, y = 9.0 m, and has velocity v = 5.0 m/s + -10.0 m/s . The acceleration is given by the vector a = 7.0 m/s2 + 0 m/s2 .


I need to find the velocity vector at time= 6 seconds and position vector at 4 seconds. Thanks again.
 
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Thanks anyway, I figured it out.
 
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You're welcome.

Congrats on taking action and re-approaching the problem.
 
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What was the answer?
 

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