At , two particles have position vectors (in metres) and . Their constant velocity…

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

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At t=0t=0, two particles have position vectors (in metres) rA0=2i^+3j^\mathbf r_{A0}=2\hat{i}+3\hat{j} and rB0=8i^−5j^\mathbf r_{B0}=8\hat{i}-5\hat{j}. Their constant velocity vectors are vA=4i^+0j^\mathbf v_A=4\hat{i}+0\hat{j} and vB=−2i^+6j^\mathbf v_B=-2\hat{i}+6\hat{j} respectively. (i) Write the position vectors of particles A and B as functions of time tt. (ii) Hence obtain the position vector of A relative to B and the square of their separation as functions of time. (iii) Find the time at which the two particles are closest to each other. (iv) Determine this minimum separation.

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