Suppose that the equation of motion for a particle (where s is in meters and t in seconds) is s = 4 t^2 - 4 t + 8 . (a) Find the velocity and acceleration as functions of t. Velocity at time t = Acceleration at time t = (b) Find the acceleration after 1 second. Acceleration after 1 second: (c) Find the acceleration at the instant when the velocity is 0. Acceleration:
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\[v(t) = \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(4t^2 - 4t + 8)\] \[v(t) = 8t - 4\] Show more…
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