A particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t≥0 its velocity is given by v(t)=−2t+6. Determine if the particle is moving to the right or to the left at t=10.
Q. A particle moves along the x-axis so that at time t≥0 its velocity is given by v(t)=−2t+6. Determine if the particle is moving to the right or to the left at t=10.
Identify function and time: Identify the given velocity function and the specific time at which we need to determine the direction of the particle's movement.The velocity function is v(t)=−2t+6, and we need to find the direction of movement at t=10.
Find velocity at t=10: Plug the value of t into the velocity function to find the velocity at that time.v(10)=−2(10)+6=−20+6=−14
Interpret velocity sign: Interpret the sign of the velocity to determine the direction of the particle's movement.Since v(10)=−14, which is negative, the particle is moving to the left on the x-axis at t=10.
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