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Kinematics example problem
A particle is constrained to move along the x-axis. At time t=0 it is located at the origin
[i.e. x(0) = 0]. Starting at t=0 the particle moves with a time-dependent velocity given by
t
ln(2t2 ), where vx has units of m/s. when t has units of seconds. Plot the particle’s
vx (t) = √3+2t
acceleration, velocity, and position as functions of time for 0≤ t ≤3 s.
A well-annotated example code has been written to solve this problem. It is available on the course
website. The graphs generated are reproduced below.
SP221/2141&4341
Kinematics example problem