Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Chapter 2, Problem 11P
A particle moves along the x axis according to the equation x = 2.00 + 3.00t − 1.00t2, where x is in meters and t is in seconds. At t = 3.00 s, find (a) the position of the particle, (b) its velocity, and (c) its acceleration.
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