Find Velocity for Parametric Equations with t = 2s

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To find the velocity of the parametric equations x=(t)^2 and y=(6t-1.5t^2) at t=2s, the derivatives dx/dt and dy/dt are calculated as 2t and 6-3t, respectively. At t=2, these derivatives yield dx/dt=4 m/s and dy/dt=0 m/s, resulting in a velocity of 4 m/s in the x direction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding derivatives in determining velocity from parametric equations. Additionally, it highlights that velocity is a vector, combining speeds in both x and y directions. The magnitude of the velocity vector can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.
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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
 
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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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