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How to smooth a path (and speed calculation) based on randomly timed coordinates? [closed]

first my actual problem. then my try on improving the current way of solving this with the wish for feedback or even a solution :) gpx file with lat/long, elevation and time. wanna calculate speed... ...
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Why are coordinates and velocities sufficient to completely determine the state and determine the subsequent motion of a mechanical system?

I am a Physics undergraduate, so provide references with your responses. Landau & Lifshitz write in page one of their mechanics textbook: If all the co-ordinates and velocities are ...
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Find radius of curvature, given a velocity vector and acceleration magnitude?

The particle P moves along a space curve. At one instant it has velocity $v = (4i-2j-k)$ $m/s$. The magnitude of the acceleration is 8 $m/s^2$. The angle between the acceleration and the velocity ...