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Two particles `A` and `B` located at points `(0,-10sqrt(3))` and `(0,0)` in `xy` plane. They start moving simultaneously at time `t=0` with constant velocities `vecV_(A)=5hatim//s` and `vecV_(B)=-5sqrt(3)hatjm//s`, respectively. Time when they are closest to each other is found to be `K//2` second. Find `K`. All distance are given in meter.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the time when the two particles A and B are closest to each other. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Define the initial positions and velocities - Particle A is at position \( (0, -10\sqrt{3}) \) and moves with a velocity \( \vec{V}_A = 5 \hat{i} \) m/s. - Particle B is at position \( (0, 0) \) and moves with a velocity \( \vec{V}_B = -5\sqrt{3} \hat{j} \) m/s. ### Step 2: Write the position equations for both particles The position of particle A at time \( t \) can be expressed as: \[ \vec{r}_A(t) = (0 + 5t) \hat{i} + (-10\sqrt{3}) \hat{j} = 5t \hat{i} - 10\sqrt{3} \hat{j} \] The position of particle B at time \( t \) can be expressed as: \[ \vec{r}_B(t) = (0) \hat{i} + (0 - 5\sqrt{3}t) \hat{j} = 0 \hat{i} - 5\sqrt{3}t \hat{j} \] ### Step 3: Find the distance between the two particles The distance \( d(t) \) between the two particles can be calculated using the distance formula: \[ d(t) = |\vec{r}_A(t) - \vec{r}_B(t)| \] Substituting the position equations: \[ d(t) = |(5t \hat{i} - 10\sqrt{3} \hat{j}) - (0 \hat{i} - 5\sqrt{3}t \hat{j})| \] \[ = |5t \hat{i} + (5\sqrt{3}t - 10\sqrt{3}) \hat{j}| \] \[ = \sqrt{(5t)^2 + (5\sqrt{3}t - 10\sqrt{3})^2} \] ### Step 4: Simplify the distance equation Calculating the square of the distance: \[ d^2(t) = (5t)^2 + (5\sqrt{3}t - 10\sqrt{3})^2 \] \[ = 25t^2 + (5\sqrt{3}t - 10\sqrt{3})^2 \] Expanding the second term: \[ = 25t^2 + (25 \cdot 3)t^2 - 2 \cdot 5\sqrt{3} \cdot 10\sqrt{3}t + 100 \cdot 3 \] \[ = 25t^2 + 75t^2 - 100 \cdot 5 + 300 \] \[ = 100t^2 - 100\sqrt{3}t + 300 \] ### Step 5: Find the time when the distance is minimum To find the minimum distance, we differentiate \( d^2(t) \) with respect to \( t \) and set it to zero: \[ \frac{d}{dt}(100t^2 - 100\sqrt{3}t + 300) = 200t - 100\sqrt{3} = 0 \] Solving for \( t \): \[ 200t = 100\sqrt{3} \] \[ t = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] ### Step 6: Relate time to \( K \) According to the problem, the time when they are closest is given as \( \frac{K}{2} \) seconds. Therefore: \[ \frac{K}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] Thus, we can find \( K \): \[ K = \sqrt{3} \] ### Final Answer The value of \( K \) is \( 3 \).
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