Is My Approach to Solving the Particle Motion Problem Correct?

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In summary, the problem asks to find the vector position and velocity of a particle with an acceleration of 3 j m/s2 and initial velocity of 5 i m/s, at any time t and at t=2 s. The solution involves using equations to find the displacement and velocity, with t as a variable. For the coordinates and speed at t=2 s, t should be plugged in to the equations. The final answer should be in vector notation, including {\rm{\hat i}} and {\rm{\hat j}}.
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am i doing this problem right? help please!

Homework Statement



a particle initially located at the origin has an acceleration of a=3 j m/s2 and an initial velocity of vi= 5 i m/s. find a.) the vector position and velocity of the particle at any time t and b.) the coordinates and speed of the particle at t=2 s.

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



so for a.) i got the equation xf=0+5(t)+.5(3)(t2) I am not really sure where to go from there. it says for any time, so do i just put in any number
to get the velocity i did vf=5+3(t)

for b.) do i just plug in 2 for the times above. I am really not sure if I am doing this right
 
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BeckyStar678 said:

Homework Statement



a particle initially located at the origin has an acceleration of a=3 j m/s2 and an initial velocity of vi= 5 i m/s. find a.) the vector position and velocity of the particle at any time t and b.) the coordinates and speed of the particle at t=2 s.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



so for a.) i got the equation xf=0+5(t)+.5(3)(t2) I am not really sure where to go from there. it says for any time, so do i just put in any number
to get the velocity i did vf=5+3(t)

for b.) do i just plug in 2 for the times above. I am really not sure if I am doing this right

When it says at any time, i think its just saying come up with an equation that gives the displacement for any given value of t, so you would leave t as a variable.

And yea then just plug t=2 into the equations :smile:

EDIT: Besides what i missed about the vectors, and tony mentioned below :)
 
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Your answer should have [tex]{\rm{\hat i}}[/tex] and [tex]{\rm{\hat j}}[/tex] in them, or your answer is not in vector notation.
 

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