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A particle is moving in a straight line. The variation of position x as a function of time t is given as x=t3-6t2+20t+15 m. The velocity of the body when its acceleration becomes zero is:
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Options:
  • A 4 m s-1
  • B 8 m s-1
  • C 10 m s-1
  • D 6 m s-1
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The correct answer is: 8 m s-1

Given the instantaneous position is

x=t3-6t2+20t+15   ...1

The velocity of the particle is given by

v=dxdt=3t2-12t+20   ...2

And, the acceleration of the particle is given by

a=dvdt=6t-12   ...3

When a=0, it implies

6t-12=0t=2 s

At t=2 s, the velocity can be calculated as follows:

v=3(2)2-12(2)+20=8 m s-1

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