Someone please check my simple vector algebra

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around vector algebra related to a velocity vector for a body with a given mass over a specified time interval. Participants are exploring the derivation of the position vector, angular momentum vector, acceleration vector, and torque exerted on the body.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to derive various vectors from the given velocity vector and expresses uncertainty about their correctness, particularly regarding cross products and derivatives.

Discussion Status

Some participants are providing feedback on the original poster's calculations, with one participant explicitly stating that the position and acceleration vectors are incorrect, suggesting a need to review the rules of derivation and integration.

Contextual Notes

The original poster indicates that their work is foundational for further parts of the problem, highlighting the interconnectedness of the calculations. There is a noted lack of confidence in executing derivatives and integrals, which may affect the overall accuracy of the results.

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Homework Statement


Velocity vector for a .5kg body, t=1s to t=35s, is v=5t^2 i + 3/t j – t k

WHat is the position vector? what is the angular momentum vector?what is the acceleration vector? what is torque exerted on the body?

Homework Equations


L=rxp=rxmv
T=rxf=rxma

The Attempt at a Solution


Position vector: 5/3t^3 i + 1/3ln(t) j - 2t^-2 k
Acceleration Vector: 10t i + (t-3)/t^2 j - k
I am not good in cross product so i might need verification if i did it write...granted that my vectors above are right...
L=rxp=rxmv
L=((t/6lnt)-3/2))i, ((-15/6)-(5/6t^2))j, ((5/t^6)-(5/6t^2 lnt))k.

I won't write out torque vector because it takes awhile and if i know how do do what is above right, i can manage the torque one...so please somebody review my work
 
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All it is is checking my work...becasue there are further parts that run off of this work and i want to make sure i got this part right
 
bold letteres are vectors
 
PLEASE somebody check this out for me...just not sure about the derivatives/integrals and the cross product exectution
 
Neither the position vector nor the acceleration is correct. Look after the rules of derivation and integration.

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