Question:

An object is projected in x-y plane from the origin at t=0 and its velocity changes according to relation $\bar{v} = a\hat{i}+bx\hat{j}$. Equation of path of particle is

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • Hyperbolic
  • Circular
  • Elliptical
  • Parabolic
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Solution and Explanation

$\frac{dx}{dt} = a, \therefore = at$ $\nu_y = bx = bat$ $\frac{dy}{dt} = bat , \int dy = \int bat \, dt$ $y = \frac{bat^2}{2} $ $y = \frac{bax^2}{2a} = \frac{bx^2}{2a}$ $y \alpha x^2$ i.e. parabolic
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Concepts Used:

Motion in a Plane

It is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a quantity having both magnitude and direction. Speed is a scalar quantity and it is a quantity having a magnitude only. Motion in a plane is also known as motion in two dimensions. 

Equations of Plane Motion

The equations of motion in a straight line are:

v=u+at

s=ut+½ at2

v2-u2=2as

Where,

  • v = final velocity of the particle
  • u = initial velocity of the particle
  • s = displacement of the particle
  • a = acceleration of the particle
  • t = the time interval in which the particle is in consideration