A car moves along the positive x-axis.  The position of the car is given by the equation r = 2.0t4 –3t2 + 10.00t3 +t.  Find the acceleration of the car at t = 2.5s.  Time is given in seconds and r is in cm.  Express your answer in cm/s2.

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A car moves along the positive x-axis.  The position of the car is given by the equation r = 2.0t4 –3t2 + 10.00t3 +t.  Find the acceleration of the car at t = 2.5s.  Time is given in seconds and r is in cm.  Express your answer in cm/s2.

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