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The velocity of a particle after t seconds is given by V = t² – 4t + 4m/s. Determine the;

The velocity of a particle after t seconds is given by V = t² – 4t + 4m/s. Determine the;
(a) initial velocity of the particle.
(b) time taken the particle is momentarily at rest.
(c) acceleration of the particle at t = 4.
(d) displacement of the between t = 1 seconds and t = 13 seconds.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 30, 2019 at 09:43

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