PYIN_Lect chip 12.1-12.6.pat EXAMPLE 6 The particle travels along the path defined by the parabola y = 0.5x2. Given the component of velocity along the x axis is vx = (5t2) m/s, where t is the time in seconds. Determine the particle's distance from the origin O and the magnitude of its acceleration when t=1 s. When t=0, y=0. y = 0.5.x