Solve 11.28 & 11.25 LOST Homework: dV/dx & Distance in Picture

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The discussion centers on solving two physics homework problems related to acceleration and distance. For problem 11.28, participants explore deriving acceleration using the equation a = v * dv/dx, suggesting that differentiating the velocity equation v = 0.18v0/x can help find dv/dx. In problem 11.25, clarity is sought regarding the specific question about distance traveled, particularly at a velocity of 6 m/s, with suggestions on setting up integrals for calculations. Participants emphasize the importance of correctly applying integration techniques and clarifying initial conditions for accurate results. The conversation highlights the need for precise definitions and calculations in solving these physics problems.
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Homework Statement


11.28 I have to solve acceleration given the equation for acceleration given the intial velocity=3.6 m/s, and the V equation V=.18V0/x

11.25 I have to find the distance it travels using the information in the picture below

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For 11.28, you lost me after a=v*dv/dx. Since a=v*dv/dx and v=0.18v0/x, why not derive "v" to find dv/dx and multiply the result by 0.18v0/x? That'll give you "a".

For 11.25, what's the actual question? The distance traveled between what time and what time?
 
ideasrule said:
For 11.28, you lost me after a=v*dv/dx. Since a=v*dv/dx and v=0.18v0/x, why not derive "v" to find dv/dx and multiply the result by 0.18v0/x? That'll give you "a".

For 11.25, what's the actual question? The distance traveled between what time and what time?

For 11.28 I am not sure if I understand what you mean? I derived V using the relationship to a, which is a=V*dV/dx. making it V=a*dx/dV.

for 11.25 the actual question is determine the postion of the particle when V=6m/s
 
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For 11.28 I am not sure if I understand what you mean? I derived V using the relationship to a, which is a=V*dV/dx. making it V=a*dx/dV.

You know v already, don't you? It's 0.18v0/x. You don't know dv/dx, so you have to derive 0.18v0/x to figure it out.

Did I misunderstand the question?

for 11.25 the actual question is determine the postion of the particle when V=6m/s
Does it start at x=4 and v=0? If so, you set up the integral correctly, though I haven't checked your calculations. Note that an easier way to integrate v/(1-kv) is to rewrite it as 1/k * (1-kv+1)/(1-kv). You can split (1-kv+1)/(1-kv) into (1-kv)/(1-kv) + 1/(1-kv), both of which are trivial to integrate.
 
hey for 11.25 the first one, look at this formula a ds = v dv, divide ds over so u have
a = v (dv/ds), u have v= 0.18vo/x , which is velocity as a function of position, or x. so if you derive that formula v u get dv/ds and u can sub it in for dv/ds and u will have all unknowns solved, let me knw if u understand it or not
 
im sorry that was for 11.28 my mistake
 
and to get the formula a ds = v dv , u have 2 equations a= dv/dt and v=ds/dt, solve for dt for both equations, and substitute, and u should be able to get a ds = vdv
 
Talaroue,

I sent this to your other thread, maybe you have not found.

I do not understand your last line in problem 11.25. It is all right up to then, if you meant natural logarithm (ln) .0.4x-1.6=1/k^2[1-kv-ln(1-kv)]_0^6

If I understand well, you substituted v=6 first, then v=0, and subtracted. But how did you get that 48.32?

1-6k-ln(1-6k)=0.1258+2.07317=2.1989, and divided by k^2: 103.6

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