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The discussion revolves around the relationship between acceleration and displacement in the context of a physics problem. Participants are exploring how to derive displacement from a given constant acceleration.

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  • Participants discuss the integration of acceleration to find velocity and subsequently displacement. There are questions about the initial conditions and the implications of constant acceleration.

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Some participants are attempting to clarify their understanding of the integration process and the role of initial velocity. There is a recognition of the need to show work, and some guidance has been offered regarding the integration steps.

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Participants note that the acceleration is constant, which may influence their approach to the problem. There is also mention of missing information regarding the function of acceleration with respect to time.

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Please read the FAQ, you must show your work, we do not do your homework for you.
 
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I just forget to show the work when I upload the attachment...
I just know A = V' ...so V = (A^2)/2 + C...
but what should I do for the Vo?
I really have no clue...can you guys give some hints?
 
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Start with the acceleration. Integrate twice.
 
just integrate the acceleration twice...?
I tryied aleady...but it makes no sense...
I don't get it...
 
Show what you did. Since [itex]a = dv/dt[/itex], integrating a with respect to t will give you the velocity. That's step one.
 
yes, I know that...

but there is no function of the accelration respect to time given...
 
and the acceleration is constant in this question...
I think there must be related to the word "constant"...
and I still thinking...
 
oh...thank you...i get it...
 

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