Finding general solution for y(t): Very Difficult

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The discussion focuses on finding the function y(t) given the initial condition y(0) = 4000 and the velocity equation v = 20√10 × ((1 + Ae^(t/√10)) ÷ (1 - Ae^(t/√10))). The value of A is determined to be -1 to satisfy the initial condition v(0). The terminal velocity is established as 63.246 m/s². Participants emphasize the need to integrate the velocity function v(t) to derive y(t) and clarify the meaning of the variable 'x' in the equation.

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Find y(t) assuming that y(0) = 4000


Homework Equations



This is what I know!


v = 20√10 x ((1+Ae^(t/√10))÷(1-Ae^(t/√10)))

and

A = -1 when finding particular solution to satisfy initial condition v(0).

Terminal velocity = 63.246 m.s^-2


The Attempt at a Solution



The question states to substitute the solution for velocity into th efollowing equation and solve for y(t).

y' = v

I don't really know where to start and have been trying numerous methods help desperatley needed. Thank You
 
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You mean, the initial condition is v(0) = terminal velocity? If this is correct, then simply integrate v(t) to find y(t) and use the boundary condition to determine the integration constant. Also, I assume the "x" in your definition of v means "times"?
 
Firstly yes the 'x' means times sorry bad formatting, second if that is the case how would I go about integrating v(t) to find y(t)?
 

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