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Q.Derive mathematically, the three equations of motion for a particle under constant acceleration in one dimension motion.

Rajasthan RbseRajasthan Board Senior Secondary Part-I Examination 2017Subjective· 2mImportance★★★★★
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Starting from a = dv/dt (constant) and v = dx/dt, calculus gives the three standard equations of motion: v = u + at, s = ut + (1/2)at^2, v^2 = u^2 + 2as.

  1. First equation (v = u + at): Since acceleration is constant, a = dv/dt. Integrating with respect to t from 0 to t (velocity going from u to v):

    ∫(du to dv) dv = ∫(0 to t) a dt

    v - u = at

    v = u + at

  2. Second equation (s = ut + (1/2)at^2): Velocity v = ds/dt = u + at. Integrating with respect to t from 0 to t (displacement going from 0 to s):

    ∫(0 to s) ds = ∫(0 to t) (u + at) dt

    s = ut + (1/2)at^2

  3. Third equation (v^2 = u^2 + 2as): Using a = v(dv/ds) (chain rule, a = dv/dt = dv/ds × ds/dt = v dv/ds):

    a ds = v dv

    Integrating from s=0 (v=u) to s=s (v=v):

    a∫(0 to s) ds = ∫(u to v) v dv

    a s = (v^2 - u^2)/2

    v^2 = u^2 + 2as …

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