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Homework Statement



how does y= y0 + v0t + 1/2 at2

become v = v0 + at ?

know v= dy/dt

Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



dy/dt = dyo/dt + v0 + at

v= vo + vo +at
v= 2vo + at
 

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cs23 said:

Homework Statement



how does y= y0 + v0t + 1/2 at2

become v = v0 + at ?

know v= dy/dt

Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



dy/dt = dyo/dt + v0 + at

y0 here is a constant and does not depend on time. So d/dt(y0) = 0.
 

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