How to Draw an Acceleration vs Displacement Graph?

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To draw an acceleration vs. displacement graph, the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and displacement is crucial. The discussion highlights that differentiating the velocity-displacement equation introduces an unnecessary variable, complicating the process. Instead, using the relation a = v * dv/ds simplifies the task. The participants confirm that they have solved the question while clarifying concerns about additional variables from differentiation. The conversation emphasizes understanding the fundamental relationships in motion to create the correct graph.
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Homework Statement


The graph is as folllows-(SEE ATTACHMENT)
Q.draw acceleration vs disp. graph.

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Basic equations of motion, basic calculus

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I have tried to write a linear equation in v and s and then differentiating it w.r.t. to time. but I am not sure if this is the correct way to do it. It gives me a positive slope and -ve y intercept.
Also if there is/are any other ways please do tell
 

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first write the v-s equation, but do not diffrentiate it with time(as it would add one more variable which is not needed)

Hint: What is the relation between v,a and s?
 
thanks for your reply.
i have solved the question.
1 doubt though which extra variable is generated? on differentiation
v becomes a
s becomes v
constant is eliminated
 
hav0c said:
thanks for your reply.
i have solved the question.
1 doubt though which extra variable is generated? on differentiation
v becomes a
s becomes v
constant is eliminated

I thought 't" would create some some problems but thanks it is eliminated. You can also do it using the relation a = v*dv/ds. This was what i was referring to!
 
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