A Particle Moving Along the X Axis Has a Position

question 39

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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