A particle moves along the parabolic path y=2x−x2+2, in such a way that the x-component of velocity vector remains constant (5 m/s). Find the magnitude of acceleration of the particle.
−50 m/s2
y=2x−x2+2dydt=2dxdt−2xdxdt⇒vy=2vx−2xvx⇒vy=10−10x⇒ddtvy=−10dxdt⇒ay=−50 m/s2