University Physics, Volume 2 (Chs. 21-37) (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133978001
Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.50E
CALC A small object moves along the x-axis with acceleration ax(t) = −(0.0320 m/s3)(15.0 s − t). At t = 0 the object is at t = −14.0 m and has velocity υ0x = 8.00 m/s. What is the x-coordinate of the object when t = 10.0 s?
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