Newtonian Mechanics : Rectillinear Motion of a Particle

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The discussion focuses on finding the velocity and position of a particle under different force functions, starting from rest. Participants clarify the correct notation for the force functions and emphasize the importance of determining time as a function of position before integration. There is confusion regarding the integration process, particularly integrating with respect to x without knowing t as a function of x. Mistakes in the final steps of calculations for specific force functions are also pointed out. The conversation highlights the need for clear notation and understanding of the relationships between variables in Newtonian mechanics.
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Find the velocity ± and the position x as functions of the time t for a particle of mass m, which starts from rest at x =0 and t =0, subject to the following force functions:
(a) Fx = F0 + Ct
(b) Fx = F0 sin Ct Ct
(c) Fx = F0e^ct
where F0 and c are positive constants.

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You cannot integrate t with respect to x until you know what t is as a function of x.
I am not sure why you want to integrate wrt x anyway. What else can you do?
By the way, your typed notation is a bit confusing. You mean Fx=F0+Ct. I.e. F subscript x, not F times x.
 
haruspex said:
You cannot integrate t with respect to x until you know what t is as a function of x.
I am not sure why you want to integrate wrt x anyway. What else can you do?
By the way, your typed notation is a bit confusing. You mean Fx=F0+Ct. I.e. F subscript x, not F times x.
I have checked my homework, how about my answer here?
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You made a mistake in the final step in both a and b.
(In post #1 for part b you specified the force as F0sin Ct Ct. i assume the second Ct was a typo.)
 
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