A puck on nearly frictionless ice experiences a horizontal force described by (in…

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Problem

1.5\,\text{kg}

puck on nearly frictionless ice experiences a horizontal force described by

F(t)=6-2t

(in newtons) for

0\le t\le 3\,\text{s}

and zero afterward. The puck is initially at rest. What is its speed immediately after

t=3\,\text{s}

? (a)

9\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

(b)

3\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

(c)

6\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

(d)

4.5\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}