Physics with Calculus
A student is given a position function x(t)x(t) and wants to obtain the acceleration function a(t)a(t). Which operation sequence is correct?
A cart moves along a track with position x(t)=2t3−9t2+4t+1x(t) = 2t^3 - 9t^2 + 4t + 1, where xx is in meters and tt is in seconds. What is its acceleration at t=2t = 2 s\(\text{s}\)?
The acceleration of a test vehicle is a(t)=4t+1a(t) = 4t + 1 in m/s2\(\text{m/s}\)^2. What is the change in velocity from t=1t = 1 s\(\text{s}\) to t=3t=3 s\(\text{s}\)?
A glider has acceleration a(t)=4t+6a(t) = 4t + 6, initial velocity v(0)=−2v(0) = -2 m/s\(\text{m/s}\), and initial position x(0)=3x(0) = 3 m\(\text{m}\). Which position function x(t)x(t) describes the motion?
Which statement correctly distinguishes average acceleration from instantaneous acceleration?