Differentiation with physics things

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The discussion centers on the challenges of differentiating physics equations, particularly in relation to acceleration and velocity. A beginner seeks clarification on how to differentiate when constants are absent and how to approach problems involving specific velocities, such as 630 m/s. It is noted that without a velocity equation, differentiating a constant like 60 m/s is not feasible. The suggestion is made to determine the overall time and divide the velocity by that time to find acceleration. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of applying differentiation in physics without complete equations.
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I'm a beginner with all the physics integrated in maths an need help with differentiation side of it. I know how to differentiate equations no bother but what if your asked the accelleration of a particle with velocity 630m s-1??Also struggling with differentiating equations with no constants??
 
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i think there is no concrete answer for that. 60 ms-1.
u can't actually differentiate 60, without the particle velocity equation, do you?:confused:
i that case, i think you will have to find it's overall time, t and divide 60 by t:cool:
 

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