A particle is traveling along the x-axis so that its position at all times x(t) is given by the function x(t)=e(¹-2)-½t2. At what times is the particle slowing down? A. (2.000, ∞o) only B. (3.146, ∞o) only C. (0,0.159) and (2.000, 3.146) D. (0.159, 2.000) and (3.146, ∞o) E. (0,0.159) and (3.146, ∞ )

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A particle is traveling along the x-axis so that its position at all times
x(t) is given by the function x(t)=e(¹-2)-½t². At what times is the
particle slowing down?
A. (2.000, ∞ ) only
B. (3.146, ∞o) only
C. (0,0.159) and (2.000, 3.146)
D. (0.159, 2.000) and (3.146, ∞ )
E. (0,0.159) and (3.146, ∞ )
Transcribed Image Text:A particle is traveling along the x-axis so that its position at all times x(t) is given by the function x(t)=e(¹-2)-½t². At what times is the particle slowing down? A. (2.000, ∞ ) only B. (3.146, ∞o) only C. (0,0.159) and (2.000, 3.146) D. (0.159, 2.000) and (3.146, ∞ ) E. (0,0.159) and (3.146, ∞ )
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