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 nerdynoob
Oct 8, 2013, 10:31 AM
The velocity of a particel which moves along the s axis is given by v=2-4t+t^3/2, where t is in seconds and v is in meters per second. Evaluate the position s, velocity v and acceleration a when t=3s. The particle is at the position s0=3m when t=0
 ebaines
Oct 8, 2013, 11:44 AM
You certainly should be able to "plug and chug "to find v(3).  For acceleration use the fact that:
 
 
a=\frac {dv}{dt}
 
 
and evaluate at t=3.  For displacement remember that:
 
  s= \int v dt, 
 
and use the given boundary condition of s(0) = 3m to determine the constant of integration.  Post back with your work and we'll be happy to check it for you.