Position and time interval of a particle

Join the discussion
Ask a follow-up here, or get your own question answered by working scientists, mathematicians and engineers — people, not an autocomplete.
Real named experts · corrections over time · the nuance an AI answer skips
1 reply · 5K views
mrssmth
Messages
4
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


The position of a particle moving along the y-axis has a position given by y = 0.20m + (8.0m/s) t - (10 m/s2) t2. is there any time interval during which the particle is not moving?


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I said No but I'm not sure why exactly it is never moving.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
There is one instant when the particle is not moving. Find dy/dt and equate it to zero to get that instant.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Greg Bernhardt