find the speed of the particle at time t=17, where t is in seconds and r is in cm.

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The position of a particle along the positive x-axis is given by the following function r = 1t3 +14t2 +4, find the speed of the particle at time t=17, where t is in seconds and r is in cm.  Recall that the velocity can be found by taking the derivative of the position vector.  Express your answer in cm/s.

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