Is My Approach to Solving the Particle Motion Problem Correct?

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The discussion centers on solving a particle motion problem involving initial conditions of position, velocity, and acceleration. The participant has derived the equations for the particle's position and velocity but is unsure about the correct vector notation and how to express the solutions for any time t. Clarifications indicate that the equations should include unit vectors i and j to represent the motion accurately. Additionally, it is confirmed that plugging in specific values for time, such as t=2, is the correct approach to find the particle's coordinates and speed at that moment. Proper vector notation is essential for a complete solution.
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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 {\rm{\hat i}} and {\rm{\hat j}} in them, or your answer is not in vector notation.
 
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