Is Acceleration Directly Proportional to the Square of Time in Kinematics?

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Start date Jan 11, 2010
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Kinematics Proportionality

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between acceleration and time in kinematics, specifically whether acceleration is directly proportional to the square of time. The participant is grappling with the correct mathematical expression for this relationship. They initially suggest that acceleration could be represented as a = C / t^2 but later correct themselves to a = C * t^2. This indicates a misunderstanding of the proportionality concept in the context of kinematics. Clarifying the correct formula is essential for accurately solving related physics problems.

Jan 11, 2010

General_Sax

Homework Statement

The acceleration of a particle is directly proportional to the square of the time t...

Homework Equations

C = constant

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm just having a little difficutly with the wording.

In this case could I write: a = C / t^2 ?

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Jan 11, 2010

General_Sax

oops, I meant this: In this case could I write: a = C * t^2

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