Position Vector Help: Solve for t = 9.00 s

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The acceleration of the particle is defined as a = 4t i + 5t j, with initial conditions for position and velocity at t = 0. To find the position vector at t = 9.00 s, one must integrate the acceleration to obtain the velocity and then integrate the velocity to find the position. The integration process involves applying the initial conditions for velocity and position to solve for constants. The final position vector can be expressed in terms of its components in the i and j directions. Understanding the relationships between acceleration, velocity, and position is crucial for solving this problem effectively.
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The acceleration of a particle on a horizontal xy plane is given by a = 4t i + 5t j, where a is in meters per second-squared and t is in seconds. At t = 0, the particle has the position vector r = (20.0 m) i + (40.0 m) j and the velocity vector v = (5.00 m/s) i + (2.00 m/s) j.

(a) What is the position vector of the particle at t = 9.00 s?
r = ( m) i + ( m) j





This isn't a homework problem, but a example problem I'm trying to figure out for my test study guide. I've tried several ways, but can't seem to figure out the correct way at all. Any help to get me started would be great. Thanks.
 
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Ok. To start you off, here is what you need to use: a=\frac{d\vec{v}}{dt} and v=\frac{d\vec{r}}{dt}.
 
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