A particle moves according to the equation y(t) =1.5t2+4t-1, where y is in meters and t is in seconds. The average acceleration of the particle at the first 6 seconds is (in m/s?)

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A particle moves according to the
equation y(t) =1.5t²+4t-1, where y is in
meters and t is in seconds. The
average acceleration of the particle at
the first 6 seconds is (in m/s²)
Select one:
a. 2.5
b. 3.5
c. 3
d. 4
Transcribed Image Text:A particle moves according to the equation y(t) =1.5t²+4t-1, where y is in meters and t is in seconds. The average acceleration of the particle at the first 6 seconds is (in m/s²) Select one: a. 2.5 b. 3.5 c. 3 d. 4
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