Equations of Motion: Solving the Problem and Finding Velocity Limits

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The discussion focuses on determining the equation of motion for a point particle influenced by gravitational force and a friction force proportional to velocity, represented as |\vec{F}_fr| = k|\vec{v}|. It concludes that when the particle starts from rest, its velocity is limited to mg/k. The participants emphasize the need to solve the equation of motion using F=Fgrav-kv, with initial conditions set at v0=0, demonstrating that the velocity function v(t) is monotonous and asymptotically approaches mg/k as time progresses.

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The problem is to determine the equation of motion for a point particle on which both the gravitational force and a friction force of magnitude
[tex]|\vec{F}_fr| = k|\vec{v}|[/tex]
act and to show that when the particle starts at rest, its velocity cannot exceed mg/k.
I have attached my calculations but something is wrong. The velocity cannot increase when the incline is almost flat..?
 
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Incline? You can't be on an incline since additionally, there is a normal force. The problem makes no mention of such thing.

Just solve the equation of motion for F=Fgrav-kv. Plug in the initial value v0=0 and show that v(t) is a monotonous function that converge assymptotically towards mg/k as t-->+infty.
 
Of course. Thanks :)
 

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