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Chapter 2 Problem 30P

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Problem 30P

A particle’s velocity is described by the function vx = t 2 − 7t + 10 m/s, where t is in s.

a. At what times does the particle reach its turning points?

b. What is the particle’s acceleration at each of the turning points?

Solution

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We have find at what times does the particle reach its turning points, if it's velocity is described by the function \(v_{x}=t^{2}-7 t+10\), where \(t\) is in \(\mathrm{s}\).

A point in the motion where a particle reverses direction is called a turning point. It is a point where the velocity is instantaneously zero while the position is a maximum or minimum.

Thus, the time \((t)\) at which the particle reaches its turning points can be found by solving the equation for    with  .

                                               

                                               

                                               

Hence, At \(t=2 s\) and \(t=5 s\),  

Therefore, the particle reaches its turning points at  \(t=2 s\) and  \(t=5 s\).

 

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics 3 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321740908

A particle’s velocity is described by the function vx = t

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