The position of a particle moving in a straight line is given by s=t3−3t2 feet after t seconds. Find an expression for its acceleration aa after a time tt. Is its velocity increasing or decreasing when t=7?

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The position of a particle moving in a straight line is given by s=t3−3t2 feet after t seconds. Find an expression for its acceleration aa after a time tt.

Is its velocity increasing or decreasing when t=7?

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