The motion of a particle along a straight line is described by equation x = 8 + 12t - t3 where x is in metre and t in second. The retardation of the particle when its velocity becomes zero is
- 24 m s-2
- zero
- 6 m s-2
- 12 m s-2
Answer
(4) 12 m s-2
Solution
v = dxdt = 12 - 3t2
v = 0 t2 = 4 t = 2 s
a = dvdt = -6t
a(2) = -12 m s-2
retardation = 12 m s-2
Answer: (4)