Math Problem Statement
an object is moving in the xy plane. At t=1 seconds, the object's velocity is 3 m/s in the +x direction. At t=2 seconds, the object's velocity is 4m/s in the +y direction. What is the average accleration of the object between t=1 second and t=2 seconds? Please explain
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Kinematics
Vector Algebra
Acceleration
Formulas
Average acceleration formula: a_avg = Δv / Δt
Pythagorean theorem for magnitude: |a_avg| = √(a_x^2 + a_y^2)
Theorems
Vector decomposition
Pythagorean theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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