A particle is moving rectilinearly with constant acceleration is havin...
A particle is moving rectilinearly with constant acceleration is havin...
Understanding Constant Acceleration
When a particle moves with constant acceleration, its velocity changes uniformly over time. In this case, we have an initial velocity (u) of 10 m/s and a final velocity (v) of 30 m/s.
Finding the Midpoint Velocity
To find the velocity at the midpoint of the motion, we can use the concept of average velocity during constant acceleration. The average velocity (v_avg) can be calculated as follows:
Average Velocity Formula
- The formula for average velocity when acceleration is constant is:
- v_avg = (u + v) / 2
Calculating the Average Velocity
- Substituting the given values:
- u = 10 m/s
- v = 30 m/s
- Thus,
- v_avg = (10 m/s + 30 m/s) / 2
- v_avg = 40 m/s / 2
- v_avg = 20 m/s
Conclusion
The velocity at the midpoint of the particle's motion, when it transitions from an initial velocity of 10 m/s to a final velocity of 30 m/s, is 20 m/s. This average velocity reflects the uniform change in speed due to constant acceleration.