A train travels along a straight track in a way that its position can be expressed as a function s(t) = 6t2 + 4t. a. Determine the average velocity between t = 3 s and t = 6 s. (2 marks) b. Determine the instantaneous velocity when t = 3 s. (2 marks) c. Determine the instantaneous velocity when t = 6 s. (1 mark)
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