The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt3 - ct² + et - f, where b = 3.4 m/s c = 1.6 m/s², e = 2 m/s and f = 5 m. Find the average acceleration over the first 1.16 seconds.

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The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt3 - ct² + et - f, where b = 3.4 m/s³,
c = 1.6 m/s², e = 2 m/s and f = 5 m.
Find the average acceleration over the first 1.16 seconds.
Transcribed Image Text:The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt3 - ct² + et - f, where b = 3.4 m/s³, c = 1.6 m/s², e = 2 m/s and f = 5 m. Find the average acceleration over the first 1.16 seconds.
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