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10. Physics Applications of Integrals
10. Physics Applications of Integrals / Kinematics / Problem 3
Problem 3

Suppose the acceleration of a particle moving along a straight path is given by a function of position a(x)=k(1+xL)2a\(\left\)(x\(\right\))=-\(\frac{k}{\left(1+\frac{x}{L}\]\right\))^2}, where kk and LL are positive constants. Using the Chain Rule, relate dvdt\(\frac{dv}{dt}\) and ddx(v2)\(\frac{d}{dx}\]\left\)(v^2\(\right\)), where v=dxdtv=\(\frac{dx}{dt}\).