The position vector r=5.00ti^+(et+ft2)j^locates a particle as a function of time. Vector ris in meters, tis in seconds, and factors e and f are constants. Figure 4-31 gives the angle θof the particle’s direction of travel as a function of t(θis measured from the positivedirection). What are (a) e, and (b) f, including units?

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Given data

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Understanding the instantaneous velocity

Instantaneous velocity may be defined as the rate of change of position of a particle with time.

The expression for the velocity is given as:

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(a) Determination of the calue of e

Using equation (i), the velocity of the particle is,

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(b) Determination of the value of f

The value of θ=0°when t=14.0s

Therefore,

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