A particle is moving along the x-axis whose position is given by x=4−9t+t33. Mark the correct statement(s) in relation to its motion.
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a
The direction of motion is not changing at any of the instants.
b
The direction of the motion is changing at t = 3 s.
c
For 0 < t < 3 s, the particle is slowing down.
d
For 0 < t < 3 s, the particle is speeding up.
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
v=dxdt=−9+t2=0⇒t=3sa=dvdt=2tThe particle's velocity is getting zero at t = 3 s, where it changes its direction of motion. For 0 < t < 3 s, v is negative, a is positive, so particle is slowing down. For t > 3 s, both v and a are positive, so the particle is speeding up.