The Position of a Particle Moving Along the X Axis

question 34

Multiple Choice

The position of a particle moving along the x axis is given by x = 6.0t² − 1.0t³, where x is in meters and t in seconds. What is the position of the particle when it achieves its maximum speed in the positive x direction?

• A) 24 m
• B) 12 m
• C) 32 m
• D) 16 m
• E) 2.0 m

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