SOLUTION: 4. A bullet is fired vertically upward. Its distance s (in ft) above the ground is given by: s=2250t-16.1t^2 where t is the time (in s). Find the acceleration of the bullet

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Question 328490: 4. A bullet is fired vertically upward. Its distance s (in ft) above the ground is given by:
s=2250t-16.1t^2 where t is the time (in s).
Find the acceleration of the bullet.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s=2250t-16.1t^2
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Acceleration is the 2nd derivative
a = -32.2 ft/sec/sec

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