Finding the diferencial function of a moving particle

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The discussion focuses on finding the differential function of a particle moving in a liquid under the influence of a velocity-dependent force and an additional constant force. The particle's acceleration is expressed as a combination of these forces, leading to the equation a = -kv + F/m. Participants clarify that the first step in deriving the velocity function is incorrect, emphasizing that v is a function of time rather than a constant. The conversation also highlights the need for proper integration techniques to solve for velocity and position over time. Ultimately, the goal is to determine the velocity as time approaches infinity and to derive the position function x(t) under specified initial conditions.
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Homework Statement


A particle is moving in a liquid ##a=-kv## when ##k## is a constant, if a constant force is being apply on the particle ##a=-kv+\frac{F}{m}##.
1. for the formula that's include the force, find the diferencial function where ##v## will appear in it explicitly, ad its derivites
2. define a new variable ##U=v-\frac{F}{mk}## and substitute in place of ##v## that is in the diferencial function.
3. guess a solution in the form of ##U=AE^{-Bt}## where A and B are contestants, find B that for it the equation is true
4. find A and when the velocity at ##t=0## is 0
5.find ##x(t)## when ##x(t=0)=0##
6. according to the result on 4, what will be the velocity of the particle when ##t\rightarrow \infty##

Homework Equations


##a=-kv##
##x+x_o+v_0t+\frac{at^2}{2}##

The Attempt at a Solution


1. I should be looking for the functions which its derivites is ##a=-kv+\frac{F}{m}## so ##v=-kvt+ frac{Ft}{m}##
And ##x=x_0+\frac{kvt^2}{2}+\frac{Ft^2}{2m}##?

2.##x=x_0+\frac{k*(v-\frac{F}{mk})*t^2}{2}+\frac{Ft^2}{2m}##

Are 1 and 2 are correct?
 
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what is a
 
a Is the acceleration
 
Statement of the question is in a clumsy language and confusing. Moment we say a particle is moving with a = -kv, means force is acting on it = ma = -mkv. and this is a velocity dependent force. Now if additional constant force is applied, we have new acceleration a' given by
ma' = F - kmv or
a' = d²x/dt² = (F/m) - k(dx/dt), because we want an expression with v and dv/dt, we have
dv/dt = (F/m) - kv
Your very first step is wrong. Integral of kv is not kvt because v is not a constant but function of t in general in both cases when F = or F is non-zero.. The rest thing you try using your mathematical skills related to integral calculus.
 
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