205.o8.14} what is the velocity when t=3

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The discussion centers around determining the velocity of a particle at a specific time, \( t=3 \), based on its position function. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and clarification of concepts related to velocity and speed.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the position function \( s(t) = \sqrt{4+4t} \) and calculates the velocity at \( t=3 \) as \( \frac{1}{2} \frac{m}{s} \).
  • Another participant agrees with the calculation and suggests no changes are needed.
  • A different participant questions whether the calculated value represents velocity or speed, indicating that velocity should be expressed as a vector.
  • Further discussion arises about the nature of velocity in one dimension, noting that it can indicate direction based on its sign.

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There is no consensus on whether the calculated value represents velocity or speed, leading to a discussion about the vector nature of velocity.

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The discussion does not resolve the distinction between speed and velocity, nor does it clarify how to represent velocity as a vector in this context.

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$\tiny{205.o8.14}$
$\textsf{The position of a particle moving along a coordinate line is given }\\$
$\textsf{what is the velocity when $t=3$}\\$

\begin{align}
\displaystyle
{s(t)}&={\sqrt{4+4t}}\\
&=2(1+t)^{1/2}\\
s'(t)&=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+t}}\\
s'(3)&=\color{red}{\frac{1}{2}\frac{m}{s}}
\end{align}

$\textit{think this is ok, but naybe sugestions}$
 
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Hi karush,

That looks perfectly fine to me - no suggestions from my end.
 
karush said:
$\tiny{205.o8.14}$
$\textsf{The position of a particle moving along a coordinate line is given }\\$
$\textsf{what is the velocity when $t=3$}\\$

\begin{align}
\displaystyle
{s(t)}&={\sqrt{4+4t}}\\
&=2(1+t)^{1/2}\\
s'(t)&=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+t}}\\
s'(3)&=\color{red}{\frac{1}{2}\frac{m}{s}}
\end{align}

$\textit{think this is ok, but naybe sugestions}$
I think the value you have found is the speed. If the question really means velocity then your answer should be a vector.
 
is a vector a related rate?
 
karush said:
is a vector a related rate?

Velocity in 1 dimension can "point" in only 1 of 2 directions, which is indicated by the sign. Since you find the requested velocity to be positive, you know the particle is moving to the right.
 

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