The relation a = -k/x is defined as the particle's acceleration. It is determined through experiment that v = 15 ft/s when x = 0.6 ft, and that v = 9 ft/s when x = 1.2 ft. Determine the velocity of the particle at x = 1.5 ft Determine the position of the particle at which its velocity is zero

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The relation a = -k/x is defined as the particle's acceleration. It is determined through experiment
that v = 15 ft/s when x = 0.6 ft, and that v = 9 ft/s when x = 1.2 ft.
Determine the velocity of the particle at x = 1.5 ft
Determine the position of the particle at which its velocity is zero
Transcribed Image Text:The relation a = -k/x is defined as the particle's acceleration. It is determined through experiment that v = 15 ft/s when x = 0.6 ft, and that v = 9 ft/s when x = 1.2 ft. Determine the velocity of the particle at x = 1.5 ft Determine the position of the particle at which its velocity is zero
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