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Question

A particle moves a distance x in the time t according to equation x = (t + 5)-1 . The acceleration of particle is proportional to

Options

A.(Velocity)3/2
B.(Distance)2
C.(Distance)-2
D.(Velocity)2/3

Solution

Distnace = x = (t + 5)-1       .....(i)
Velocity, V = (t + 5)-1 = -(t + 5)-2     .....(ii)
Acceleration , a = [-(t + 5)-2] = 2 (t + 5)-3    .....(iii)
From equaton (ii), we get
= v3/2 = - (t + 5)-3    .....(vi)
Substituting this in equation (iii) and we get
Acceleration,a = - v3/2
or,        a ∝ (velocty)3/2
From equation (i), we get
= x3 = (t + 5)-3
Substituting this in equation (iii) and we get
Acceleration, a = 2x3
or,       a ∝ (distance)3
Hence option (a) is correct.

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