The displacement of a particle is metres

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

Problem

The displacement of a particle is s(t)=2t3−5t2+4t−3s(t)=2t^{3}-5t^{2}+4t-3 metres. Find its acceleration at t=2t=2 s. (a) 24 m/s224\,\text{m/s}^2 (b) 14 m/s214\,\text{m/s}^2 (c) 8 m/s28\,\text{m/s}^2 (d) 15 m/s215\,\text{m/s}^2

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