A Particle Moving Along the X Axis Has a Position

question 1

Multiple Choice

A particle moving along the x axis has a position given by x = (24t - 2.0t³) m, where t is measured in s. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the particle at the instant when its velocity is zero?

• A) 24 m/s²
• B) zero
• C) 12 m/s²
• D) 48 m/s²
• E) 36 m/s²

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