The position of a particle moving along the x-axis depends on the time according to the equation, x = at2 - bt3. What units must a and b have? a) [a] = m/s2, [b] = m/s3 b) [a] = m/s, [b] = m/s2                 c) [a] = m/s, [b] = m/s3

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The position of a particle moving along the x-axis depends on the time according to the equation, x = at2 - bt3. What units must a and b have?

a) [a] = m/s2, [b] = m/s3

b) [a] = m/s, [b] = m/s2                

c) [a] = m/s, [b] = m/s3

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