Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
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Chapter 1 - First-Order Differential Equations - 1.1 Differential Equations Everywhere - Problems - Page 12: 29

Answer

$v_0=\frac{1}{2t_0}(2h-gt_0^2)$

Work Step by Step

Let the path of object is represented by $y(t)$ which moves under the effect of gravity then, $\frac{d^2y}{dt^2}=g$ where $g$ repersents the acceleration due to gravity Also, $y(0)=0$, $y(t_0)=h$, $\frac{dy}{dt}(0)=v_0$ Integrate the equation $\frac{d^2y}{dt^2}=g$, $\frac{dy}{dt}=gt+c_1$ Using intial condition $\frac{dy}{dt}(0)=v_0$ $v_0=g(0)+c_1$ $c_1=v_0$ On putting value of $c_1$ we have, $\frac{dy}{dt}=gt+v_0$ on integrating again $y=\frac{1}{2}gt^2+v_0t+c_2$ Using intial condition $y(0)=0$ we have, $0=\frac{1}{2}g(0)^2+v_0(0)+c_2$ $c_2=0$ Now equation becomes $y=\frac{1}{2}gt^2+v_0t$ Use intial valve $y(t_0)=h$ $h=\frac{1}{2}gt_0^2+v_0\cdot t_0$ $h-\frac{1}{2}gt_o^2=v_0\cdot t_0$ $\frac{2h-gt_0^2}{2}=v_0\cdot t_0$ $v_0=\frac{1}{2t_o}(2h-gt_0^2)$
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