The Velocity of a Particle as a Function of Time

question 46

Multiple Choice

The velocity of a particle as a function of time is given by v(t) = (2.3 m/s) + (4.1 m/s²) t - (6.2 m/s³) t². What is the average acceleration of the particle between t = 1.0 s and t = 2.0 s?

• A) -13 m/s²
• B) -15 m/s²
• C) 13 m/s²
• D) 15 m/s²
• E) 0 m/s²

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