The initial velocity of a particle is u (at t=0) and the acceleration f is given by at. Which of the following relations is valid?
A
v=u+at2
B
v=u+2at2
C
v=u+at
D
v=u
Step-by-Step Solution
Definition of Acceleration: Acceleration f is defined as the rate of change of velocity with respect to time: f=dtdv .
Given Condition: The acceleration is given as a function of time: f=at.
Integration: To find the velocity v at time t, we integrate the acceleration function with respect to time:
∫uvdv=∫0tfdt=∫0tatdt
Here, the limits of integration for velocity are from initial velocity u to final velocity v, and for time from 0 to t.
Solving the Integral:v−u=a[2t2]0tv−u=21at2v=u+2at2.
Note: The standard equation v=u+at applies only to constant acceleration. Since acceleration here depends on time (f∝t), calculus must be used.
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