The Acceleration of an Object as a Function of Time

question 13

Multiple Choice

The acceleration of an object as a function of time is given by a(t) = (3.00 m/s³) t,where t is in seconds.If the object is at rest at time t = 0.00 s,what is the velocity of the object at time t = 6.00 s?

• A)18.0 m/s
• B)54.0 m/s
• C)0.00 m/s
• D)15.0 m/s
• E)108 m/s

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