Find Velocity for Parametric Equations with t = 2s

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The problem involves finding the velocity of a motion described by parametric equations: x = (t)^2 m and y = (6t - 1.5t^2) m at the specific time t = 2 s.

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  • Participants discuss the derivatives of the parametric equations to find the components of velocity. There is mention of multiple potential solutions for velocity, and some participants express uncertainty about how to compute derivatives.

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Some participants have provided derivative calculations for the x and y components of velocity, while others are seeking clarification on the differentiation process. There is a mix of attempts to derive velocity and requests for further explanation.

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Some participants are unsure about the derivative process and have requested additional guidance on how to perform these calculations. Links to external resources have been shared to assist with understanding the concepts involved.

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Homework Statement


the parametric equations of the motion are x=(t)^2m and y=(6t-1.5t^2)m i need to find the
velocity at the time moment of t=2s

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


so this are the four solutions v=o,v=2m/s,v=4m/s,6m/s .
 
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the pro said:

Homework Statement


the parametric equations of the motion are x=(t)^2m and y=(6t-1.5t^2)m i need to find the
velocity at the time moment of t=2s

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


so this are the four solutions v=o,v=2m/s,v=4m/s,6m/s .

Do you know how to take a derivative?
dx/dt = 2t m/s
dy/dt= 6-3t m/s

At t=2
dx/dt=4 m/s
dy/dt=0 m/s

v= 4 m/s in the x direction.
 
No i don't now how if you could post it how to do also the derivate then it would be ok and thanks for this post
 
the pro said:
No i don't now how if you could post it how to do also the derivate then it would be ok and thanks for this post
See if this helps - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vel2.html

One has two position parameters x(t) and y(t).

The velocity, or rather speed, in each direction is just the first derivative with respect to time,

vx(t) = dx(t)/dt, and vy(t) = dy(t)/dt.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/deriv.html
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/deriv.html#c3

Then since velocity is a vectors,

v(t) = vx(t) i + vy(t) j, where i and j are just the unit vectors in x and y directions.

The magnitude of v(t) is given by the square root of the sum of the squares of the speeds in both direction, i.e.,

|v(t)| = sqrt (vx2(t) + vy2(t))

See also - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/acons.html

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vsca.html#vsc1
 
Thanks very much sir astronuc
 

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