The Position Function of a Body Moving Along a Coordinate

question 117

Essay

The position function of a body moving along a coordinate line is
s(t) = 3 sin t + 4 cos t
where t is measured in seconds and s(t) in feet. Find the position, velocity, speed, and acceleration of the body when t = .

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