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Grade 12Mechanics

Is there a specific way to determine the function of a given graph?if not, 
 
Then how will we solve the following question?
the accelaration – time graph of a particle is such that at t=0, a= -2, and at t=1, a=0. (I cant draw the graph so i am giving data deducable form graph)
(i) Find an expression of velocity in terms of t and draw v-t
(ii) Derive x9t) and hence calculate the displacement of the particle in the time interval from t=2 sec to t=4 sec
Assume that x=0,v=0 at t=0 ????
please help

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Profile image of Palash  Agarwal
12 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Arun Kumar
12 Years ago
No not by the information you have given.
But try integrating the graph by intervals rather than taking initial to final.
Arun Kumar
IIT Delhi
Askiitians Faculty
Profile image of Arun Kumar
12 Years ago
Now i have seen the attached image by you it wasn't coming before.
So,
from the graph we can say
a=2t-2;

Its quadratic equation you can draw its graph.
By the conditons given t=0 v=0 => c=0

again t=0 x=0; =>c=0

Rest you can do.
Arun Kumar
IIT Delhi
Askiitians Faculty
Profile image of Palash  Agarwal
12 Years ago
Arun sir i was asking basically about the first step, that how do we find that expression 2t-2
Rest i know