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The position of a particle moving along the x axis depends on the time according to equation x = 3t2-2t3
At what time does the particle reach its maximum positive x position? And when does it reach minimum?
(I believe this requires calculus. Could someone show me?)
Hi Pritish,
Remember that at the point of maxima and minima, dy/dx = 0
and if d2y/dx2 is -ve, then that value of x gives maxima and if,
d2y/dx2 = +ve, then it is minima.
Given, x = 3t2 - 2t3
dx/dt = 6t - 6t2
For maxima, or minima,
dx/dt = 0
6t - 6t2 = 0
t = t2
t (t - 1) = 0
t = 0s & t = 1 sec
Let us find d2x/dt2
(d2x/dt2 )t=0 = 6 - 12t
= 6 - 12 x 0
= 6+ve
(d2x/dt2 )t=1 = 6 - 12 x 1
= -6
= - ve
Hence, at t = 1 sec, particle reaches its maximum +ve x position and at x = 0 it reaches minimum x - position
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