$A$ particle moves in the $x-y$ plane with velocity $\vec{v} = a\hat{i} + bx\hat{j}$,where $a$ and $b$ are constants. If the particle was initially at the origin,find the equation of its trajectory.

  • A
    $y = \frac{a}{b}x - \frac{1}{2}bx^2$
  • B
    $y = x - \frac{bx^2}{2a}$
  • C
    $y = \frac{bx^2}{2a}$
  • D
    None of the above

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