Proving Acceleration Constant Between Point A & B

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a car's motion from point A to point B, specifically focusing on proving that there exists a point during the drive where the acceleration does not decrease below a certain value. The context includes elements of calculus, particularly Taylor polynomials, as the original poster attempts to connect concepts from physics and calculus.

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  • The original poster explores the use of Taylor polynomials to analyze the car's speed and acceleration, questioning how to define certain variables within their attempts. Other participants suggest alternative approaches using kinematic equations, while also noting potential confusion regarding different variables representing acceleration.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing different methods and insights. Some guidance has been offered regarding the application of kinematic equations, but there remains a lack of consensus on the best approach to take. The original poster expresses uncertainty about their attempts and seeks further clarification.

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The original poster mentions that the problem is related to calculus, indicating a potential overlap of concepts that may complicate their understanding. There is also a reference to the car starting and ending at speed 0, which may influence the assumptions being discussed.

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Homework Statement


Car start to drive from point A to point B in a straight line ,
The distance from A to B is S, the time the car drove is T
Prove that there is a point in the drive where the acceleration of the car does not lower in absolute value from [tex]\frac{4S}{T^{2}}[/tex]

the car start the drive from speed 0 and end the drive in speed 0
I know this is physics related question but I have in in calculus 2

Homework Equations


I almost sure you have to solve the question with taylor polynomial


The Attempt at a Solution


When I try built taylor polynomial when f(x) is the speed around x0 = when the speed reach S/T that is the average speed , the speed must reach the average speed

f(X) = f(x0) + f'(c)(x-x0)
f(x) = S/T +f'(c)(x-x0)

Now I do this for x=0 and for x=T and I can get that if the x0 in [0,T/4] or in [3T/4,T] f'(c) that is the acceleration is above [tex]\frac{4S}{T^{2}}[/tex]

When I try to build the polynomial when f(x) is the location and again around x0 = the time the car speed reach S/T, It does not seem to add up, Because I don't really know what value to give to f(x0)...
Thank you for the help.
 
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Well... Vadim is your teacher?

Do it this way:
x(t)= x(0)+v(0)*t + a(c1)*t^2/2 when 0<c1<t...
So we'll get: x(t)=a(c1)/2 * t^2
If t=T/2 -> x(T/2) =a(c1)*T^2 /8...

Around T we'll get:
x(t) = S + a(c2)/2 * (t-T)^2 ... Put T/2 as t... Put both things you've got in equality and you're done :)
 


Isn't the internet small
Thank you very much..
This was my very first try, But I thought , Ha c1 isn't c2 each one has a diffrent area and I got confused and stooped going this way.
...
Thanks.
 


The whole world is a small place to live in :)

Anyway, which other courses you took this semester?
 

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