Finding coordinates after finding the acceleration of an object

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The discussion focuses on calculating the acceleration and coordinates of a particle moving in the xy plane with constant acceleration. The acceleration was determined to be a = (1.11i + 1.58j) m/s², and the confusion arose regarding the correct application of the equations of motion to find the coordinates at any time t. The correct formula for displacement incorporates both the initial velocity and the acceleration, leading to the final expressions for coordinates: x = (3t + 0.56t²) and y = (-2t + 0.79t²). Participants clarified the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and displacement, ultimately resolving the initial misunderstanding. The thread emphasizes the importance of correctly applying kinematic equations to solve for motion in two dimensions.
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Acceleration and coordinates at time t.

Homework Statement


At t = 0, a particle moving in the xy plane with constant acceleration has a velocity of vector v i = (3.00 i - 2.00 j) m/s and is at the origin. At t = 3.60 s, the particle's velocity is vector v = (7.00 i + 3.70 j) m/s. (Use the following as necessary: t. Round your coefficients to two decimal places.)

a) Find the acceleration of the particle at any time t. Found this a= (4.00i+5.70j)/3.6s
b) Find its coordinates at any time t. I have no clue how to do this

Homework Equations



I tried x⃗t=x⃗0+v⃗0t+12a⃗t^2 but webassign says my answer is wrong

The Attempt at a Solution


So i used the above equation and plugged in what I am given or know.
Xo=0
Vot=(3.00i-2.00j)t
a=(4.00i+5.70j)/3.60
soooo
Xt= 0 + (3.00i-2.00j)t + 1/2[(4.00i+5.70j)/3.60]t^2
in the end i got
x=(3.00i)t + (0.56i)t^2
y=(2.00j)t + (0.79j)t^2

Can someone help me understand why i got this wrong?
 
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a = 1.11 i + 1.58 j
Integrating,
v = 1.11 t i + 1.58 t j
Again, integrating,
s = 1.11 t^{2}/2 i + 1.58 t^{2}/2 j
 
jacket said:
a = 1.11 i + 1.58 j
Integrating,
v = 1.11 t i + 1.58 t j
Again, integrating,
s = 1.11 t^{2}/2 i + 1.58 t^{2}/2 j

I understand where the a= 1.11i + 1.58j comes from but I don't understand what the other two parts (v and s) have to do with this
Can you explain?
 
s = 1.11 t^{2}/2 i + 1.58 t^{2}/2 j
so
x = 1.11 t^{2}/2
y = 1.58 t^{2}/2
 
jacket said:
s = 1.11 t^{2}/2 i + 1.58 t^{2}/2 j
so
x = 1.11 t^{2}/2
y = 1.58 t^{2}/2

So your saying I have no need to use Xt= Xo + Vot + 1/2at^2?
But what is s?
Cause it looks like your saying that by using the i and j components of "s", the x and y would be constants
but that's not possible is it? because I am looking for the coordinates at any time t
 
Unfortunately I never used proper limits in integration. Anyway let's do it with your equation.
By s I meant displacement vector.
Now,
\overline{s} = \overline{v0}t + 1/2 \overline{a}t^{2}
\Rightarrow \overline{s} = (3i - 2j)t + 1/2 (1.11i + 1.58j)t^{2}
\Rightarrow \overline{s} = (3t +.56t^2)i + (-2t + .79t^2)j
Thus finally,
x = (3t + .56t^2)
y = (-2t + .79t^2)
 
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ohhh ok that makes sense
I almost had it right but you cleared up my confusion
thank you so much!
 
Correcting my first approach:

\bar{a} = 1.11i + 1.58j
Integrating, \bar{v} - \bar{v0} = 1.11ti + 1.58tj
Again integrating, \bar{s} - \bar{s0}- \bar{v0}t = 1.11 (t^2)/2 i + 1.58 (t^2)/2 j
But \bar{s0} = 0 as the particle is at origin at t = 0
So, \bar{s} = \bar{v0}t + 1.11 (t^2)/2 i + 1.58 (t^2)/2 j
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