Relative kinematics and radius of curvature

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving the motion of a particle and a rotating disk. The user has calculated the velocity and acceleration of the particle from the perspective of an observer on the disk, finding specific values at t = 1/2. For part b, they seek assistance in determining the radius of curvature of the particle's trajectory, specifically how to compute the second derivative of y with respect to x. The user expresses uncertainty about their approach and requests clarification or correction. The conversation highlights the complexities of relative motion and kinematics in a rotating reference frame.
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Homework Statement


(Only need help for b) I think but I'll post the whole problem)
(All values are SI units)
(O; i, j, k) orthonormal basis.
A particle moves following this law: r = 8t2 j
A disk with radius 2 in the plane XOY rotates around Z with constant angular speed: ω = 3 k.
At the time the particle is 2m away from the origin, find:
a) Velocity and acceleration for the particle with respect to an observer placed at the edge of the disk, linked to it.
b) Radius of curvature for the trajectory of the particle with respect to the observer.

Homework Equations


I got rid of a) I think:
For O being the observer and P the particle I found that:
OP = 2 [ cos(3t) i + (4t2 - sin(3t)) j ]
v = 24t2 i + 16t j
a = 96t i + (16 - 72t2) j
t = 1/2 therefore:
v = 6 i + 8 j
a = 48 i - 2j

The Attempt at a Solution


For b) I think I should use:
1/ρ = cos3(3t)*d2y/dx2
But how do I find d2y/dx2?
Or if this is not how it's done please correct me.

Thanks a lot for your help.

PS: The problem is originally written in Spanish so please bear with me if I mistranslated any word.
 
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