According to the equation a(t) = pt3 + qt4 , the acceleration of a particle varies with time. The velocity and position of the particle are zero at its initial state. Find the velocity and position as a function of time.

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Problem 7P: Find the instantaneous velocity of the particle described in Figure P2.1 at the following times: (a)...
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According to the equation a(t) = pt3 + qt4
, the acceleration of a particle varies with time. The
velocity and position of the particle are zero at its initial state. Find the velocity and position as
a function of time.

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