A particle moves in a straight line so that its displacement x at any time t is given by x2 = 1 + t2. Its acceleration at any time t is x-n where n = .
Answer
3
Solution
Differentiate: 2x dxdt = 2t xv = t
Differentiate again: v2 + xa = 1
a = 1 - v2x = 1 - t2/x2x = x2 - t2x3
x2 - t2 = 1 a = x-3
n = 3
Answer: 3