Velocity of a Raindrop: Solving $\frac{dv}{dt} = 9 - 09.t$

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The discussion centers on solving the differential equation for the velocity of a raindrop, given its acceleration function \( a = 9 - 0.9t \) for \( 0 \le t \le 10 \) and \( a = 0 \) for \( t \ge 10 \). The initial downward speed is set at -10 m/s. The correct integration yields the velocity function \( v = 9t - 0.45t^2 - 10 \). After evaluating at \( t = 1 \) and \( t = 10 \), the velocities are confirmed to be -1.45 m/s and 55 m/s, respectively, indicating a potential typo in the original problem statement regarding the initial conditions.

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A raindrop has an initial downward speed of 10 m/s and its downward acceleration is given by
[tex]a = \left \{ \begin{array}{cc} 9 - 0.9t, &0 \le t \le 10<br /> \\0, &t \ge 10\end{array}\right.[/tex]

What is the velocity after 1s? (55 m/s)

I did

[tex]\frac{dv}{dt} = 9 - 09.t \Leftrightarrow v = 9t - 0.45t^2 + C[/tex]

when
[tex]t = 0, v = -10 = 9(0) - 0.45(0)^2 + C \Leftrightarrow C = -10[/tex]

But with this I get -1.45.
 
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i think you got a mistype there...
if you calculate the speed after 10s you should get 55 m/s.
also notice the sign of C.
 
Says 1 s in the book, so I guess it is a typo.
 

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