Measuring position, velocity and acceleration in relative motion

In summary, the conversation discusses the motion of a particle in two different reference frames, A and B. In frame A, the velocity is represented by a vector (0;y) as it is tangent to the trajectory. In frame B, the particle moves in a uniform circular motion with a velocity of ##\omega##. The acceleration can be expressed in three dimensions using v0 and t. However, the statement that the particle moves in uniform circular motion in B is not necessarily true. This only applies if v0=0. Additionally, in frame A, the z-axis remains constant while the x and y axes rotate.
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Homework Statement
A particle moves with constant velocity ##v_0## in the ##y## direction with respect to an inertial system ##A(x;y;z)## as depicted in the picture. There is another system ##B(x';y';z')##, which is not inertial and rotates with constant angular velocity ##\omega##.
Determine
a) ##r(t)## from the perspective of ##B## and ##A##
b) the velocity measured from ##B##, i.e., the velocity relative to ##B##
c) the acceleration measured from ##B##, i.e., the acceleration relative to ##B##
Relevant Equations
##\vec a=\vec a_B + \vec{\dot \omega} \times \vec r + \vec \omega \times (\vec \omega \times \vec r) + 2. (\vec \omega \times \vec v_{rel}) + \vec a_{rel}##
Well, ##r(t)## in ##A## is just a vector ##(0;y)## because is tangent to the trajectory. Then, from the perspective of ##B## the particle moves in an uniform circular motion. Is this right?

The velocity from ##B## must be ##\omega##, right?

And what about acceleration?
 

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Well, r(t) in A is just a vector (0;y)
You need three dimensions, and it should be expressed in terms of v0 and t.
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from the perspective of B the particle moves in an uniform circular motion
No. That would be true if v0=0.
If I read the diagram correctly, z'=z while the x' and y' axes rotate in A's xy plane.
 

Related to Measuring position, velocity and acceleration in relative motion

1. What is relative motion?

Relative motion is the motion of an object with respect to another object. It is the change in position of one object in relation to the position of another object.

2. How do you measure position in relative motion?

Position in relative motion is measured by determining the distance between two objects and their respective positions. This can be done using tools such as rulers, measuring tapes, or GPS systems.

3. What is velocity in relative motion?

Velocity in relative motion is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to another object. It is the speed and direction at which an object is moving in relation to another object.

4. How do you calculate velocity in relative motion?

Velocity in relative motion can be calculated by dividing the change in position by the change in time. This is represented by the equation v = ∆x/∆t, where v is velocity, ∆x is the change in position, and ∆t is the change in time.

5. What is acceleration in relative motion?

Acceleration in relative motion is the rate of change of an object's velocity with respect to another object. It is the change in velocity per unit of time and can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

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