Trouble finding velocity equation

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The discussion revolves around finding the velocity equation from the given acceleration function a(t) = C*t, where C is a constant (1.2 m/s^3). The user is unsure if they can integrate to find the velocity after 3.6 seconds, given that the velocity at 1.0 second is 5.0 m/s. They attempted integration but did not arrive at the correct answer, suspecting they might have omitted the constant of integration. To solve the problem, they need to integrate the acceleration equation, use the known velocity to determine the constant, and then apply it to find the velocity at 3.6 seconds. The discussion emphasizes the importance of correctly applying integration and accounting for constants in the process.
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Homework Statement


The problem given has a(t) = C*t where C is a constant and equals 1.2 m/s^3 and t is time. It says velocity after 1.0 second is 5.0 m/s. The question is, what is the velocity after 3.6 seconds. I don't know if I can integrate to get the velocity equation or not. Please help.
Thanks!


Homework Equations


a(t) = C*t



The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to integrate to get the velocity equation from the acceleration equation given and solving from there but was not the right answer.
 
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Find integration. Using the value of velocity( 5m/s) and time(1s) find the constant of integration. Repeat the integration for 3.6s and put the calculated constant of integration to get the final answer.
 
Thank you for the help. I believe I was leaving out the constant that is added to the equation when integrating. Thanks again!
 
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