The distance (ft) traveled by the particle at time t (s) is
s(t) = 0.01 t⁴ - 0.02 t³
Part (a)
The velocity at time t is
v(t) = 0.04t³ - 0.06t² ft/s
Part (b)
After 1 s, the velocity is
v(1) = 0.04 - 0.06 = - 0.02 ft/s
Part (c)
When the particle is at rest, the velocity is zero. The time when this happens is given by
0.04t³ - 0.06t² = 0
t²(0.04t - 0.06) = 0
The graph shown below presents a clear picture of the motion.
Answer:
t = 0 (smaller value) or t = 1.5 s (larger value)