A quadratic position model

A quadratic position model

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A particle has displacement s=t2-6t+5 metres for 0 <= t 6 seconds. Find its acceleration, rest time and times at the origin, and state when it moves in the negative direction.

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Answer:Acceleration \(2\ \mathrm{m\,s^{-2}}\); rest at \(3\) s; origin at \(1,5\) s; negative direction for \(0\le t<3\).

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