Particle Uniform circular motion problem

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The problem involves a particle moving in uniform circular motion on a horizontal xy coordinate system. The particle's position, velocity, and acceleration at two different times are provided, and the task is to determine the coordinates of the center of the circular path.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to visualize the problem by plotting the particle's positions and velocities on a diagram. They express uncertainty about how to begin solving the problem.
  • Some participants question the sharing of the diagram and suggest ways to present it more clearly.
  • Another participant seeks guidance on how to initiate the problem-solving process, indicating a lack of progress in finding a starting point.

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Contextual Notes

Participants are working with the assumption that the particle remains on the same circular orbit throughout the given times. There is a mention of difficulties in interpreting the provided information and visual aids.

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Homework Statement


A particle moves along a circular path over a horizontal xy coordinate system, at constant speed. At time t1 = 3.30 s, it is at point (5.10 m, 6.80 m) with velocity (3.90 m/s) ## \hat j ##and acceleration in the positive x direction. At time t2 = 9.90 s, it has velocity (–3.90 m/s) ## \hat i ##and acceleration in the positive y direction. What are the (a) x and (b) y coordinates of the center of the circular path? Assume at both times that the particle is on the same orbit.

Homework Equations


a=v2/r

The Attempt at a Solution


im having trouble getting started on this one. if only drawn a diagram with the particles plotted along the orbit and their tangential velocity vectors
the point at t=3.30s is on the very left of the orbit and the point at t=9.90s is on the very bottom of the orbit.
the center point of the circle is in quadrant 1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x36hlpj0btsrl9u/20150622_205717.jpg?dl=0
 
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And you don't care to share your drawing here because ... ?
 
phinds said:
And you don't care to share your drawing here because ... ?

added a link to my sketch, not sure how to insert that as an image on here.
 
anyone have any ideas how to get this problem going? I am trying to find t first but no luck
 
https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/2/AACGiRWI3VnMU6pGc_dHKBaqChMthL4b3OjGjbIWmGkYHA/12/424149441/jpeg/32x32/1/1435046400/0/2/20150622_205717.jpg/CMGDoMoBIAEgAiADIAQgBSAGIAcoAg/9Z_NSs16LlnutIe8w5k1a-Inu6pHLS32aoGOxFwQbXg?size_mode=5

View the image. Then copy that image you're viewing. Then paste it here.

It is quite difficult to read.
 
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