Forces, displacement, and coordinates of a particle

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving forces, displacement, and the coordinates of a particle subjected to two forces. The problem requires determining the particle's velocity and displacement over a specified time interval, as well as its final coordinates.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss various equations relevant to the problem, including those for force, velocity, and displacement. There are attempts to apply these equations to find the displacement and final coordinates of the particle. Some participants express uncertainty about the correct application of these equations and the values to use.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods to solve for displacement and coordinates. Some guidance has been offered regarding the equations to use, but there is still uncertainty about the inputs and whether the magnitude of the displacement or the vector itself is required.

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Participants are working under the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information they can use or the methods they can apply. There is also confusion regarding the interpretation of the problem's requirements, particularly concerning the displacement vector versus its magnitude.

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Homework Statement



Two forces, vector F 1 = (4 i hat bold + 6 j hat bold) N and vector F 2 = (4 i hat bold + 8 j hat bold) N, act on a particle of mass 1.90 kg that is initially at rest at coordinates (+1.95 m, -3.95 m).

A) What are the components of the particle's velocity at t = 10.3 s?
Answer: 43.3i+75.9j
B) What are the components of the particle's velocity at t = 10.3 s?
Answer: 60.29°
C) What displacement does the particle undergo during the first 10.3 s?(Δr)

D) What are the coordinates of the particle at t = 10.3 s?

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The Attempt at a Solution


For C) I have tried every method I could think of to solve for Δr from multiplying the components of the particles velocity (A) by the time, to squaring each part and placing them under a √
D) I tried a lot for D too. I tried multiplying the coordinates given in the problem above by time, multiplying by the velocity components, and some other methods I can't remember, but nothing has come out right.
 
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The section titled "relevant equations" is there for a reason. What equations are relevant in this case?
 
voko said:
The section titled "relevant equations" is there for a reason. What equations are relevant in this case?

If i knew I would use them

For A) I used F=ma
Vf=Vi+at
For B) I used arctan (Vxf/Vyf)

For C) the equation I thought might be right was rf=ri + Vit + 1/2at^2, but that was wrong

And for D) I tried to multiply the time by the velocity components because the seconds would cancel out and I'd be left with meters
 
The equation you mentioned for C) is indeed the equation you should have used. What was the problem with it?
 
voko said:
The equation you mentioned for C) is indeed the equation you should have used. What was the problem with it?

Im not sure, I can try it again
I think I may have been confused on what numbers get plugged in where

So t=10.3s
a=4.21i+7.36j m/s^2
Vi=0?
And then I am solving for rf-ri

Is that all correct?
 
You will obtain the displacement vector. It is not entirely clear to me whether C) wants that, or its magnitude, though.
 
Its asking for Δr in meters
 
Then it is probably the magnitude.
 
voko said:
Then it is probably the magnitude.

Thats where you square the values and put them under the radical sign right?
 
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Right.
 
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Ok sorry for all the questions but i just want to make sure I am going to do this right

So I solve for Δr and put those under the radical sign?
But since those are vector components I can't add them together
Am i putting the wrong values under the rad sign?
 
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If you are given a vector ## a \vec \imath + b \vec \jmath##, what is its magnitude?
 

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