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The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.97

At the moment t=0t=0 a stationary particle of mass mm experiences a time-dependent force F=at(τt),\mathbf{F}=\mathbf{a} t(\tau-t), where a is a constant vector, τ\tau is the time during which the given force acts. Find: (a) the momentum of the particle when the action of the force discontinued: (b) the distance covered by the particle while the force acted.

Reveal Answer
1.97. (a) p=aτ3/6\mathbf{p}=\mathbf{a} \tau^{3} / 6 (b) s=s= =aτ4/12m=a \tau^{4} / 12 m