A particle moves along a straight line with position given by meters

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

A particle moves along a straight line with position given by s(t)=t3/2s(t)=t^{3/2} meters, where tt is in seconds. Determine its instantaneous velocity at t=4 st=4\text{ s}.

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