The Position of a Particle as It Moves Along the X

question 65

Multiple Choice

The position of a particle as it moves along the x axis is given by x = 15e−^2t m, where t is in s. What is the acceleration of the particle at t = 1.0 s?

• A) 22 m/s
• B) 60 m/s
• C) 8.1 m/s
• D) 15 m/s
• E) 35 m/s

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Definitions:

Cleavage

In geology, the tendency of minerals to break along flat, parallel surfaces related to the arrangement of atoms within the mineral.

Anticline

A type of fold in the Earth's crust that is convex up and has its oldest beds at its core.

Joint

A fracture or separation in rock in which there has been no significant movement of the sides relative to one another.

Geologic Processes

The natural mechanisms through which Earth's surface is shaped and changed over time, including erosion, sedimentation, and tectonic movements.