Concept explainers
The motion of a particle is defined by the equations
(a)
To show:
The path of the particle is the part of the ellipse 0
The velocity when the
Answer to Problem 11.91P
The velocity of the particle when
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The motion of particle is governed by the equations
Equation of the ellipse is:
Concept used:
Write the formula for velocity as derivative of displacement in
Write the formula for velocity as derivative of displacement in
Substitute
Therefore
Substitute
Therefore
Write the formula for velocity.
Calculation:
Substitute
Therefore, the right- side after solving the above equation is equal to right side of equation 1.
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus,the path of the particle is the part of the ellipse
The velocity of the particle when
(b)
The velocity of the particle.
Answer to Problem 11.91P
The velocity of the particle when
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus,the velocity of the particle when
(c)
The velocity of the particle.
Answer to Problem 11.91P
The velocity of the particle when
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus,the velocity of the particle when
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