Velocity-Based Differentiation for B(s) in a Simple Homework Problem

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving the differentiation of a function B(s) that is proportional to 1/s³, with a focus on expressing the rate of change in terms of velocity rather than displacement. The original poster is attempting to relate the derivative of B(s) to the variable v, which represents velocity.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster seeks to express the derivative of B(s) in terms of velocity, questioning whether their assumption about the relationship is correct. Some participants inquire about the constancy of velocity and clarify the meaning of rate of change as dB(s)/dt.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the relationship between displacement and velocity in the context of differentiation. Some participants have provided clarifying questions, while the original poster has indicated a potential solution but has not confirmed its correctness.

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The original poster mentions that the velocity is constant, which may influence the approach to the problem. There is also a suggestion that additional context from the problem statement could be beneficial for further clarification.

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Homework Statement



I have nearly finished a problem. I am at the stage where I have:

B(s)\propto\frac{1}{s^{3}}

v=\frac{ds}{dt}

I want to find the rate of change of B(s), but expressed in terms of a velocity, rather than a displacement.

Homework Equations



So for displacement:

B'(s) \propto\frac{-3}{s^{2}}

The Attempt at a Solution


How can I express this in terms of v instead? My guess would be that:

B'(s) \propto\frac{1}{v^{3}}

but I'm not sure that's correct. This does seem like quite a simple problem but its really got me stumped.

Thanks in advance, Ewan
 
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Is the velocity constant?
Do you mean by rate of change

\frac{dB(s)}{dt}?
And I think it would be better if you post whole question.
 
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azatkgz said:
Is the velocity constant?
Do you mean by rate of change

\frac{dB(s)}{dt}?
And I think it would be better if you post whole question.

Yes the velocity is constant. The rest of the question isn't relevant to my problem, but I can post if you want. And yes by rate of change I mean:

\frac{dB(s)}{dt}
 
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Can you post?
 
Never mind I managed to solve it (i think!).

B \propto \frac{-3}{s^{3}} \frac{dv}{dt}

using substitution of s for v.
 
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