The velocity of an object is given as a function of time by v = 4t - 3t2, where v is in m/s and t is in seconds. Its average velocity over the interval from t = 0 s to t = 2 s:     is 0     is -2 m/s     is 2 m/s     is -4 m/s     cannot be calculated unless the initial position is given

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The velocity of an object is given as a function of time by v = 4t - 3t2, where v is in m/s and t is in seconds. Its average velocity over the interval from t = 0 s to t = 2 s:

   

is 0

   

is -2 m/s

   

is 2 m/s

   

is -4 m/s

   

cannot be calculated unless the initial position is given

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