A particle, initially at rest, moves along the x-axis such that its acceleration at time t > 0 is given by a(t) = cos t. At time t = 0, its position is x = 3.   Find the velocity and position functions for the particle.

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A particle, initially at rest, moves along the x-axis such that its acceleration at time t > 0 is given by a(t) = cos t. At time t = 0, its position is x = 3.

 

Find the velocity and position functions for the particle.

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