Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.; Jewett, John W.
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Chapter 2, Problem 21P
(a)
To determine
The position of the particle.
(b)
To determine
The velocity of the particle.
(c)
To determine
The acceleration of the particle.
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