Acceleration Vs. Displacement Graph

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The discussion revolves around calculating velocity at 2 seconds when acceleration equals displacement, starting from zero velocity. The user attempts to derive the velocity using integration but struggles with the initial displacement value. A response clarifies that initial displacement can be set to any value, suggesting that using s=0 simplifies the problem. The key takeaway is that displacement represents the distance moved, not just the final position, and initial displacement can be adjusted without affecting the outcome. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of the relationship between acceleration, displacement, and velocity.
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I Have a question

If acceleration(a)=Displacement(x)
and at time(t)=0 if Velocity(u) is 0
then we have to find velocity at time=2 secs

Attempt At Answer
given: a=x
or v dv = x dx
integrating both sides with initial velocity 0 and displ. s
v2=x2-s2
or
v=√(x2-s2)
or
dx/√(x2-s2)=dt
integrating again
we get
(x/s)=cos t

but the problem is how do we get value of initial displ. s??
if we ignore s
we get
x=e^t
but the graph of this gives x=1 at t=o so we can't ignore "s"

Plz help..
 
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"displacement" is the distance moved- not just the final position. Take initial s to be anything you like since you would just subtract it off anyway. s= 0 is easiest.
 
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