A race car moves such that its position fits the relationship x = (5.0 m/s)t + (0.75 m/s3)t3 where x is measured in meters and t in seconds. (a) Plot a graph of the car’s position versus time. (b) Determine the instantaneous velocity of the car at t = 4.0 s, using time intervals of 0.40 s, 0.20 s, and 0.10 s. (c) Compare the average velocity during the first 4.0 s with the results of part (b).

A race car moves such that its position fits the relationship x = (5.0 m/s)t + (0.75 m/s3)t3 where x is measured in meters and t in seconds. (a) Plot a graph of the car’s position versus time. (b) Determine the instantaneous velocity of the car at t = 4.0 s, using time intervals of 0.40 s, 0.20 s, and 0.10 s. (c) Compare the average velocity during the first 4.0 s with the results of part (b).

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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