The position of a particle is

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

Problem

The position of a particle is s(t)=−t3+3kt2+12ts(t)=-t^{3}+3k t^{2}+12t, where kk is a positive constant and t≥0t\ge0. Determine the value of kk such that the particle attains a local maximum position at t=4t=4 seconds.

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