Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 5EYU
The equation of motion for an object moving with constant acceleration is x = 6 m − (5 m/s)t + (4 m/s2)t2. (a) What is the position of this object at t = 0? (b) What is the velocity of this object at t = 0? (c) What is the acceleration of this object?
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