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Time derivative of unit velocity vector?
Let's say I have some parametric curve describing the evolution of a particle $\mathbf{r}(t)$. The velocity is $\mathbf{v}(t) = d\mathbf{r}/dt$ of course. I am trying to understand what the expression ...
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Acceleration as a function of position and time
I know if you have an acceleration as a function of $t$, $a(t)$, to find the velocity you simply integrate $a(t)$ with respect to $t$. Moreover, if the acceleration was a function of position, $a(x)$, ...
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Change of variable in function
Suppose I have a function $h(\theta)$ measuring the height of a piston, with $\theta = \omega t$. I would like to know the vertical acceleration of this piston as $\omega$ changes at the point $\theta ...