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The acceleration is constant. What familiar path results from constant acceleration?rudransh verma said:
A particle motion problem in the x-y plane with constant acceleration
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The discussion focuses on solving a particle motion problem in the x-y plane with constant acceleration. The initial conditions include an x-velocity of 7 m/s and an x-acceleration of -9 m/s². Participants clarify how to determine the x-velocity at the maximum x-coordinate, the time to reach that coordinate, and the maximum x-coordinate itself, emphasizing the importance of using correct equations and avoiding rounding errors. The conversation also touches on the independence of x and y motion, with the particle's trajectory being analyzed in two dimensions. Overall, the problem-solving approach involves understanding the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and position in the context of kinematics.
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Since the position vector is quadratic so it will be a parabolic path.haruspex said:
Idk about constant acceleration path.
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What planet are you on?rudransh verma said:
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Not linearharuspex said:
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In this case: is the position vector quadratic?rudransh verma said:
In this case: is acceleration constant?
In the general case: if acceleration is constant, will the position vector be quadratic?
If a ball is thrown in vacuum with constant gravity, its trajectory is parabolic, yes?
If you rotate the coordinate system, is its trajectory still parabolic?
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Yes.rudransh verma said: