Understanding Velocity and Vector Calculus for Moving Objects

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The discussion focuses on determining the velocity of an object moving along the path defined by the position vector r(t) at t=1. The calculated velocity at this point is r'(1) = 2i - j + 4k. Participants express confusion regarding the relationship between the position vector and velocity, questioning whether r'(t) represents the object's actual velocity. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding how position and velocity are interrelated in vector calculus. Clarifying these concepts is essential for solving problems involving moving objects.
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An object moves according to this : r(t)= (1+t^2)i + (1-t)j + (t+t^3)k

How fast does it moves far from O(0,0) for t=1?

Is this velocity the same with the object's velocity?


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I can't understand the second part
 
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I can't seem to understand the second part either.

By the first one, do you mean, what its velocity is at t = 1, or what its position is? What is the relation between the two?
 
i mean the velocity for t=1 which is r'(1)= 2i-j+4k
The r(t) in my previous post is the position vector from the start (0,0)

is the any reason for not the r'(t) or r'(1) to be the objects velocity?
 
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