Finding the diferencial function of a moving particle

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The problem involves a particle moving in a liquid with a velocity-dependent acceleration described by the equation \( a = -kv \) and an additional constant force applied, leading to a modified acceleration \( a = -kv + \frac{F}{m} \). The original poster seeks to derive a differential function that explicitly includes velocity \( v \) and its derivatives, and subsequently substitute a new variable into this function.

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  • The original poster attempts to find functions whose derivatives match the given acceleration equation and questions the correctness of their initial steps. Some participants seek clarification on the definition of acceleration and question the clarity of the problem statement.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the definitions and implications of the equations presented. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the acceleration and the need for careful consideration of variable dependencies in integration.

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There are indications that the problem statement may be confusing or poorly worded, which could affect participants' understanding and approach to the problem. The original poster's assumptions and steps are under scrutiny, particularly regarding the treatment of velocity as a function of time.

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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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