To calculate: the position equation
Answer to Problem 17E
The position equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
It is given that an object moving vertically is at the given heights at the specified times.
At
At
At
Calculation:
Substitute each point to produce 3 equations.
For the first equation substitute
For the second equation substitute
For the third equation substitute
Now subtract equation
Now subtract equation
Subtract equations
Now by substituting it in equation
Solve for
The position equation is:
Conclusion:
The position equation is
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