The Position of a Nanoparticle as a Function of Time

question 14

Multiple Choice

The position of a nanoparticle as a function of time is x(t) = t² - t - 6,where x is measured in meters,t is measured in seconds and t > 0.What is the minimum value of the nanoparticle's position?

• A)6.00 m
• B)-6.00 m
• C)6.25 m
• D)-6.25 m
• E)The nanoparticle does not have a minimum value for its position for t>0.

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