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a particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t >(or equal to) 0 its position is given by x(t)=2t^3 - 21t^2 + 72t-53. At what time t is the particle at rest? ...?

Verified Answer :

Particle is at rest when Velocity = 0
V = X ' ( t ) = 6t^2 - 42t + 72 = 0
V = t^2 - 7t + 12 = 0
Solve for t:t1 = 3t2 = 4Particle is at rest at t = 3 and t = 4.

Answer:

A particle will be rest firstly at t = 3 sec and again t = 4 sec.

Explanation:

Given that,

The equation of position,

\(x(t)=2t^3-21t^2+72t-53\)

We need to calculate the velocity

On differentiating equation of position

\(v=\dfrac{dx(t)}{dt}=6t^2-42t+72\)

A particle is at rest when the velocity equal to zero.

So, \(6t^2-42t+72=0\)

\(t^2-7t+12=0\)

After solution,

\(t = 3\ sec\) , \(t=4\ sec\)

Hence, A particle will be rest firstly at t = 3 sec and again t = 4 sec.