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Explain how acceleration and initial velocity decides trajectory of a motion. |
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Answer» 1. The resultant motion is linear if:
2. The resultant motion is circular if initial velocity \(\overset\rightarrow{u}\) ≠ 0 and acceleration \(\overset\rightarrow{a}\) is perpendicular to the velocity throughout. 3. The resultant motion is parabolic if the initial velocity \(\overset\rightarrow{u}\) is not in line with the acceleration \(\overset\rightarrow{a}\) and \(\overset\rightarrow{a}\) = constant. e.g., trajectory of a projectile motion. 4. Similarly, various other combinations of initial velocity and acceleration will result into more complicated motions. |
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