A particle moving in the x-y plane has a position vector given by r = 1.78t²i +0.94t³j, where r is in inches and t is in seconds. Calculate the radius of curvature p of the path for the position of the particle when t = 2.8 sec. Sketch the velocity v and the curvature of the path for this particular instant. Answer: p= i in.

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A particle moving in the x-y plane has a position vector given by r = 1.78t²i +0.94t³j, where r is in inches and t is in
seconds. Calculate the radius of curvature p of the path for the position of the particle when t = 2.8 sec. Sketch the
velocity v and the curvature of the path for this particular instant.
Answer: p= i
in.
Transcribed Image Text:A particle moving in the x-y plane has a position vector given by r = 1.78t²i +0.94t³j, where r is in inches and t is in seconds. Calculate the radius of curvature p of the path for the position of the particle when t = 2.8 sec. Sketch the velocity v and the curvature of the path for this particular instant. Answer: p= i in.
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