Determine a vector expression for the position of a particle whose velocity is (3t^2 - 8)i + 5j m/s.

r(t) = [integral] v(t) dt

      = (t^3 - 8t + C)i + (5t + C)j m

MT
Answered by Matteo T. Physics tutor

2095 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

A rocket travels with constant velocity in a straight line in deep space. A ball is thrown from the back to the front (ie from the thrusters to the nose). Describe the path of the ball. Describe the path if the rocket were accelerating along this line.


A stationary radium atom decays, emiting an alpha particle. Why is the recoil speed of the nucleus small compared to the alpha particle?


Why is an object moving in a circle at a constant speed said to be accelerating?


How would you explain general relativity?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning