Math Problem Statement

he displacement (in centimeters) of a particle s moving back and forth along a straight line is given by the equation s = 5 sin(𝜋t) + 5 cos(𝜋t), where t is measured in seconds. (Round your answers to two decimal places.) (a) Find the average velocity during each time period. [1, 1.001]

Solution

To find the average velocity of the particle during a given time interval, we use the formula for the average velocity:

Average velocity=s(t2)s(t1)t2t1\text{Average velocity} = \frac{s(t_2) - s(t_1)}{t_2 - t_1}

where s(t)s(t) is the displacement function, t1t_1 is the starting time, and t2t_2 is the ending time.

Given equation of displacement:

s(t)=5sin(πt)+5cos(πt)s(t) = 5 \sin(\pi t) + 5 \cos(\pi t)

The time interval is [1, 1.001], so t1=1t_1 = 1 and t2=1.001t_2 = 1.001.

Step 1: Calculate s(1)s(1)

Substitute t=1t = 1 into the displacement equation:

s(1)=5sin(π1)+5cos(π1)s(1) = 5 \sin(\pi \cdot 1) + 5 \cos(\pi \cdot 1)

Step 2: Calculate s(1.001)s(1.001)

Substitute t=1.001t = 1.001 into the displacement equation:

s(1.001)=5sin(π1.001)+5cos(π1.001)s(1.001) = 5 \sin(\pi \cdot 1.001) + 5 \cos(\pi \cdot 1.001)

Step 3: Compute the average velocity

We can now use the values of s(1)s(1) and s(1.001)s(1.001) to calculate the average velocity.

Let me calculate these values for you.The displacement values are as follows:

  • s(1)=5.00cms(1) = -5.00 \, \text{cm}
  • s(1.001)=5.02cms(1.001) = -5.02 \, \text{cm}

Thus, the average velocity over the time interval [1, 1.001] is approximately:

Average velocity=15.68cm/s\text{Average velocity} = -15.68 \, \text{cm/s}

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How is average velocity different from instantaneous velocity?
  2. What is the significance of the negative sign in velocity?
  3. How do you find the instantaneous velocity at a specific time for this displacement function?
  4. How does the particle's velocity change over time in this scenario?
  5. What would be the average velocity for a larger interval, such as [1, 2]?

Tip: The average velocity gives insight into the overall change in position during a time interval, while instantaneous velocity captures how fast an object is moving at any single moment.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Kinematics
Average Velocity

Formulas

Average velocity = (s(t2) - s(t1)) / (t2 - t1)
s(t) = 5 sin(πt) + 5 cos(πt)

Theorems

Trigonometric identities
Velocity formula in kinematics

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)