The Position of a Particle Moving Along the X Axis

question 63

Multiple Choice

The position of a particle moving along the x axis is given by x = (21 + 22t − 6.0t²) m, where t is in s. What is the average velocity during the time interval t = 1.0 s to t = 3.0 s?

• A) −6.0 m/s
• B) −4.0 m/s
• C) −2.0 m/s
• D) −8.0 m/s
• E) 8.0 m/s

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