Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 6EAP
A particle starts from
a. Does this particle have a turning point? If so, at what time?
b. What is the object’s position at t = 2 s and 4 s?
FIGURE EX2.6
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