A Particle Starts from the Origin at T = 0

question 33

Multiple Choice

A particle starts from the origin at t = 0 with a velocity of 6.0 m/s and moves in the xy plane with a constant acceleration of (−2.0 + 4.0 ) m/s². At the instant the particle achieves its maximum positive x coordinate, how far is it from the origin?

• A) 36 m
• B) 20 m
• C) 45 m
• D) 27 m
• E) 37 m

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