Compute the magnitude and direction of the average velocity in the time interval between t = 0 and t = 3 seconds. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the cat at t = 2 and at t = 4 seconds

Compute the magnitude and direction of the average velocity in the time interval between t = 0 and t = 3 seconds. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the cat at t = 2 and at t = 4 seconds

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The position vector of a cat running on a field is given by: x(t) = 3t 2 − 4t + 2 y(t) = 6t 2 − 5t where x, y are in meters and t is in seconds.

(a) Compute the magnitude and direction of the average velocity in the time interval between t = 0 and t = 3 seconds.

(b) Find the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the cat at t = 2 and at t = 4 seconds

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