Acceleration Vs. Displacement Graph

In summary, the conversation discusses finding velocity at a given time using the equation a=x, with an initial velocity and displacement of 0. The speakers also discuss the importance of considering initial displacement when finding the value of s.
  • #1
manfriction
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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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  • #2
"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.
 
  • #3




Thank you for your question. The acceleration vs. displacement graph shows the relationship between acceleration and displacement over time. It can be a useful tool for understanding the motion of an object.

In order to find the velocity at time = 2 seconds, we need to know the initial displacement (s) of the object. This is because the equation v = √(x^2 - s^2) includes the initial displacement in its calculation. Without knowing the value of s, we cannot accurately determine the velocity at a specific time.

One way to find the initial displacement is to use the information given in the problem. We know that at time t = 0, the velocity (u) is 0. This means that the object is at rest at this time, and therefore its displacement (s) must be 0 as well. With this information, we can now accurately calculate the velocity at time t = 2 seconds.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please let me know.
 

What is an acceleration vs. displacement graph?

An acceleration vs. displacement graph is a visual representation of the relationship between an object's acceleration and its displacement over time. It shows how an object's acceleration changes as it moves through a certain displacement.

What is the difference between acceleration and displacement?

Acceleration measures how quickly an object's velocity is changing, while displacement measures the change in an object's position from its original starting point.

How is an acceleration vs. displacement graph useful?

An acceleration vs. displacement graph can help scientists and engineers better understand the motion of an object and how it changes over time. It can also be used to analyze and predict the behavior of moving objects.

What does the slope of an acceleration vs. displacement graph represent?

The slope of an acceleration vs. displacement graph represents the object's acceleration. A steeper slope indicates a higher acceleration, while a flatter slope indicates a lower acceleration.

What is the difference between a positive and negative slope on an acceleration vs. displacement graph?

A positive slope on an acceleration vs. displacement graph indicates that the object is accelerating in the positive direction (e.g. moving forward), while a negative slope indicates that the object is accelerating in the negative direction (e.g. moving backward).

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