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Grade 12th passMechanics

a particle movves along a straight line OXX. At a time t the distance x of the particle from O is given by x=40+12t-t3(t to power cube ). How long would the particle travel before coming to rest??

Profile image of dipika kumari Sahoo
9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
to come at rest dx/dt = 0
that is 
v = 12 – 3t^2 = 0
t = 2 s.
at t= 2 s it would stop.
Hence at t=2 s put it in x .