Calculating Time for Mass to Reach 70 m/s

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You need to use the method of separation of variables and integrate to solve for v(t). Once you have v(t) you can set it equal to 70 m/s and solve for t.In summary, a 1000 kg mass released from a warship into the sea experiences a buoyancy force of 1/40 times its weight and water resistance proportional to its velocity. To find the time it takes for the mass to reach a velocity of 70 m/s, you need to solve the differential equation using the method of separation of variables and then set the resulting velocity equation equal to 70 m/s and solve for t.
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a depth of mass a00 kg is released from a warship into the sea and allowed to sink. While gravity is pulling it down, a buoyancy force of 1/40 times its weight (=mg) is pulling it up. therefore, water resistance also exerts a force on the weapon that is proportional to its velocity, with a constant of proportionality of 10 kg/s. How long will it take for the weight to reach the velocity of 70 m/s?

i've tried and my de equation is :

f = ma

mg-1/40(mg)-10v = m(dv/dt)

dv/dt = g - )1/40)g - (10/m) v

dv/dt = (39/40)g - (10/m) v

v(t) = (39/40)gv - 5(v^2)/m + c

applying the initial condition (x=0, t=o, v=0) => c=0

thus v(t) = (39/40)gv - 5(v^2)/m


is my de is right? how i get t expression from this equation?
 
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When you solved the differential equation you made a couple of mistakes. For example, you can't integrate v in the 4th line, last term with respect to time and get v^2. If you do that you will get x(t) instead since v = dx/dt.

Solving the diff eq will take a little more work.
 
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To calculate the time it takes for an object to reach a speed of 70 m/s, you can use the equation t = v/a, where t represents time, v represents velocity, and a represents acceleration. You will also need to know the initial velocity of the object and the distance it travels before reaching 70 m/s.

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The formula for calculating time for an object to reach 70 m/s is t = v/a, where t represents time, v represents velocity, and a represents acceleration. This formula can be derived from the basic kinematic equation v = u + at, where u represents initial velocity, a represents acceleration, and t represents time.

3. Can you calculate the time for an object to reach 70 m/s without knowing its initial velocity?

No, you cannot calculate the time for an object to reach 70 m/s without knowing its initial velocity. The initial velocity is a crucial component in the calculation of time, as shown in the equation t = v/a. Without knowing the initial velocity, you cannot accurately determine the time it takes for the object to reach 70 m/s.

4. How does acceleration affect the time it takes for an object to reach 70 m/s?

The greater the acceleration of an object, the shorter the time it takes for the object to reach 70 m/s. This is because acceleration is directly proportional to time, as shown in the equation t = v/a. Therefore, a higher acceleration will result in a shorter time for the object to reach 70 m/s.

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