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Ch 04: Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Chapter 4, Problem 4

You have a remot-controlled car that has been programmed to have velocity v = (3ti + 2t^2j) m/s, where t is in s. At t = 0 s, the car is at r0 = (3.0i + 2.0j) m. What are the car's (a) position vector

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Velocity

Velocity is a vector quantity that describes the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time. It has both magnitude and direction, which means it indicates how fast an object is moving and in which direction. In this question, the velocity of the remote-controlled car is given as a function of time, which will be essential for determining its position over time.
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Position Vector

The position vector represents the location of an object in space relative to a reference point, typically the origin of a coordinate system. It is expressed in terms of its components along the coordinate axes. In this case, the position vector of the car can be calculated by integrating the velocity function over time, starting from the initial position provided.
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Integration

Integration is a fundamental concept in calculus that allows us to find the accumulated value of a quantity over an interval. In physics, it is often used to determine position from velocity by integrating the velocity function with respect to time. This process will be necessary to find the car's position vector at any given time based on its velocity function.
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