Kinematics of a Particle: Curvilinear Motion

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity and acceleration of a rocket using curvilinear motion principles. The radar measures the distance as 10 miles (52,800 feet) and the angle as 30º. The correct formulas for velocity and acceleration are derived from the relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration. The final calculated values are a velocity of 1761 ft/s and an acceleration of 325 ft/s², achieved by applying the formula for velocity: v = √(650² + (52,800)(0.031)²).

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A radar is tracking a rocket. At some instant of time, the distance, r measured as 10 mi and angle 30º. Determine the velocity and
acceleration of the rocket.

Velocity: v = ds/dt, Acceleration: a=dv/dt
Relationship Displacement- velocity –acceleration: ads = vdv
Absolute Circular Motion- Angular Velocity: ω =dθ/dt
Angular Acceleration: α= dω/dt= d^2θ/dt^2
Relationship Displacement - Velocity – Acceleration: ωdω = αdθ

Ok I know that the derivatives of r are: 650 ft/s , 165 ft/s^2 , and the derivates of the angle 30º are estimated to be: 0.031 rad/s, and 0.005 rad/s^2. That is all the info I have. I converted the 10 mi= 52,800 ft. And the professor gave us the answers: the velocity is supposed to be: 1761 ft/s and the acceleration 325 ft/s^2 I just don't know how to get there.
 
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Never mind. I was looking at the wrong formulas. This is the one:
velocity= square rootof of[650^2+(52,800)(0.031)^2]=1761 ft/s
 

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