How to find the at rest position of a particle when trig functions

Click For Summary
To find the at-rest position of a particle described by the function s(t)=cos(π/8*t/4), the velocity function is derived as v(t)=-π/4*sin(π*t/4). The particle is at rest when v(t)=0, leading to the equation -π/4*sin(π*t/4)=0. This simplifies to sin(π*t/4)=0, which occurs at t=0, 4, and 8, based on the periodic nature of the sine function. The solution involves recognizing the periodic intervals of the sine function and applying the relevant formulas.
TitoSmooth
Messages
158
Reaction score
6
so my given: s(t)=cos(pie8*t/4)

took the derivative= velocity function

then, v(t)= -pie/4 *sin(pie*t/4)

When is the particle at rest? v(t)=0

now, 0= -pie/4 *sin(pie*t/4)


im lost here. I know it's very simple I am just over thinking. What do I do from here?

thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
figured it out. had to remind myself that the period of sin and cosin is -2pie->2pie.

then use the formula forget what its called. but 2pie/b

2pie/pie/4 = 8. then when divide the interval into 4 sub intervals and we have 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.

remembering that sin is negative at 0, pie, 2pie. so velocity is zero at t=0,4,8
 
$$-\frac{\pi}{4} \sin \frac{\pi t}{4} = 0$$
is true if and only if ##\sin(\pi t/4) = 0##. For what values of ##x## is ##\sin(x) = 0##?
 
Question: A clock's minute hand has length 4 and its hour hand has length 3. What is the distance between the tips at the moment when it is increasing most rapidly?(Putnam Exam Question) Answer: Making assumption that both the hands moves at constant angular velocities, the answer is ## \sqrt{7} .## But don't you think this assumption is somewhat doubtful and wrong?

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
997
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
2K
Replies
8
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
6K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K