Finding coordinates after finding the acceleration of an object

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The problem involves a particle moving in the xy plane with constant acceleration, starting from the origin with a given initial velocity. The task includes finding the acceleration and the coordinates of the particle at any time t based on its motion parameters.

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  • Participants discuss the use of kinematic equations to find acceleration and coordinates, with some expressing confusion about the integration process and the relationship between velocity and displacement.

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Some participants have offered insights into the integration of acceleration to find velocity and displacement, while others are questioning the necessity of certain equations and the interpretation of variables. Clarifications about the meaning of the displacement vector and its components have been provided, contributing to a better understanding of the problem.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the application of kinematic equations and the integration process, as well as the need for proper limits in integration. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to derive coordinates from the given information.

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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
volt=(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[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 i + 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/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[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 i + 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/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[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 i + 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 j
so
x = 1.11 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2
y = 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2
 
jacket said:
s = 1.11 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 i + 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2 j
so
x = 1.11 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2
y = 1.58 t[itex]^{2}[/itex]/2

So your saying I have no need to use Xt= Xo + volt + 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,
[itex]\overline{s}[/itex] = [itex]\overline{v0}[/itex]t + 1/2 [itex]\overline{a}[/itex]t[itex]^{2}[/itex]
[itex]\Rightarrow[/itex] [itex]\overline{s}[/itex] = (3i - 2j)t + 1/2 (1.11i + 1.58j)t[itex]^{2}[/itex]
[itex]\Rightarrow[/itex] [itex]\overline{s}[/itex] = (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:

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