Q4 The acceleration of point A is defined by the relation a 200x(1 + kx²), where a and x are expressed in m/s and meters, respectively, and k is a constant. Knowing that the velocity of A is 2.5 m/s when x 0 and 5 m/s when x 0.15 m, determine the value of k.

Q4 The acceleration of point A is defined by the relation a 200x(1 + kx²), where a and x are expressed in m/s and meters, respectively, and k is a constant. Knowing that the velocity of A is 2.5 m/s when x 0 and 5 m/s when x 0.15 m, determine the value of k.

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The acceleration of point A is defined by the relation a = 200x(1 + kx²),
where a and x are expressed in m/s and meters, respectively, and k is a
constant. Knowing that the velocity of A is 2.5 m/s when x 0 and 5 m/s
when x 0.15 m, determine the value of k.

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