Distance from Velocity Function – Rankers Physics
Topic: Kinematics
Subtopic: Calculus Based Questions

Distance from Velocity Function

If the velocity of a particle is \( v = At + Bt^2 \), where A and B are constants, then the distance travelled by it between 1 s and 2 s is:

(2016 - I)

\( \frac{3}{2} A + 4B \)
\( 3A + 7B \)
\( \frac{3}{2} A + \frac{7}{3} B \)
\( \frac{A}{2} + \frac{B}{3} \)

Solution:

Concept: Distance is the definite integral of velocity. Integrate \( v = At + Bt^2 \) from \( t=1 \) to \( t=2 \). \( \int_{1}^{2} (At + Bt^2) dt = \left[ A\frac{t^2}{2} + B\frac{t^3}{3} \right]_{1}^{2} \). Evaluating this gives \( \left( 2A + \frac{8B}{3} \right) - \left( \frac{A}{2} + \frac{B}{3} \right) = \frac{3A}{2} + \frac{7B}{3} \).

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