The Acceleration of an Object as a Function of Time

question 33

Multiple Choice

The acceleration of an object as a function of time is given by a(t) = (3.00 m/s³) t, where t is in seconds. If the object has a velocity 1.00 m/s at time t = 1.00 s, what is the displacement of the object between time t = 2.00 s and time t = 4.00 s?

• A) 33.0 m
• B) 30.0 m
• C) 36.0 m
• D) 27.0 m

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