A particle moving along a straight line has acceleration

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

A particle moving along a straight line has acceleration a(t)=6t−4a(t)=6t-4. If its velocity is 3 m/s3\,\text{m/s} at time t=1 st=1\,\text{s}, what is its velocity at t=3 st=3\,\text{s}? (a) 15 m/s15\,\text{m/s} (b) 16 m/s16\,\text{m/s} (c) 19 m/s19\,\text{m/s} (d) 13 m/s13\,\text{m/s}

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