A particle has a position vector given by r(t)= 30t i + (40t - 5t^2)j, where r(t) is in meters and t is in seconds. Find the instantaneous velocity and instantaneous acceleration vectors as a function of time.

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A particle has a position vector given by r(t)= 30t i + (40t - 5t^2)j, where r(t) is in meters and t is in seconds. Find the instantaneous velocity and instantaneous acceleration vectors as a function of time.

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