The Position of a Particle as It Moves Along the X

question 36

Multiple Choice

The position of a particle as it moves along the x axis is given for t > 0 by x = (t³ − 3t² + 6t) m, where t is in s. Where is the particle when it achieves its minimum speed (after t = 0) ?

• A) 3 m
• B) 4 m
• C) 8 m
• D) 2 m
• E) 7 m

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