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physics problem involving initial velocity vector and constant acceleration vector, need to find time?

v(initial)=11i+14j

a=-1.2i+.26j

Need to find the time where this crosses back over the y axis, but don't know what formula to use.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    v(final) = v(initial) + a*t

    v(final) = (11i + 14j) + (-1.2i + 0.26j)t

    = (11 - 1.2t)i + (14 + 0.26j) t

    Where this crosses the y-axis, the i-component will be zero.

    11 - 1.2t = 0

    t = 11/1.2 = 9.17 s

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