Newtonian Mechanics : Rectillinear Motion of a Particle

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The discussion revolves around the rectilinear motion of a particle under various force functions in the context of Newtonian mechanics. The original poster seeks to determine the velocity and position of a particle starting from rest, given specific force equations.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants question the integration of time with respect to position and express confusion about the notation used for force functions. There are discussions about the implications of integrating with respect to different variables and the necessity of knowing time as a function of position.

Discussion Status

Some participants have pointed out potential mistakes in the original poster's setup and notation, while others have raised questions about the integration approach. The conversation is ongoing, with various interpretations being explored without a clear consensus on the next steps.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of possible typos in the force functions provided, which may affect the interpretation of the problem. The original poster's constraints include starting from rest and specific conditions for the force functions.

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Homework Statement


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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