The position of a particle on a line is given by s(t) = 3t^3 - 2t^2 t + 2, %3D where t is measured in seconds and s is measured in feet. Find a. The velocity of the particle at the end of 5 seconds. b. The acceleration of the particle at the end of 4 seconds.

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The position of a particle on a line is given by
s(t) = 3t^3 - 2t^2 t + 2,
%3D
where t is measured in seconds and s is measured in feet. Find
a. The velocity of the particle at the end of 5 seconds.
b. The acceleration of the particle at the end of 4 seconds.
Transcribed Image Text:The position of a particle on a line is given by s(t) = 3t^3 - 2t^2 t + 2, %3D where t is measured in seconds and s is measured in feet. Find a. The velocity of the particle at the end of 5 seconds. b. The acceleration of the particle at the end of 4 seconds.
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