SOLUTION: The position function a particle is given by s(t)= 3t^2 -t^3,t ≥0 When does the particle reach a velocity of 0m/s? When does the particle have acceleration of 0m/s^2?

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Question 1164122: The position function a particle is given by s(t)= 3t^2 -t^3,t ≥0
When does the particle reach a velocity of 0m/s?
When does the particle have acceleration of 0m/s^2?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The velocity function is the first derivative of the position function. The acceleration function is the second derivative of the position function.





Find the zeros of the velocity function, and then find the zero of the acceleration function.


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