Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The position s(t)s(t) (in metres) of a particle moving along a straight line is given by s(t)=4t3−6t+12,s(t)=4t^{3}-6t+12, where tt is the time in seconds. (a) Find the expression for the particle’s instantaneous velocity v(t)v(t). (b) Calculate the velocities at t=0 s,  t=1 st=0\text{ s},\;t=1\text{ s} and t=3 s.t=3\text{ s}. (c) From your answers in part (b), identify the instant(s), if any, at which the particle is momentarily at rest and state what this signifies about its motion at that instant.

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