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The equation of motion of a particle starting from rest along a straight line is x = t3 - 3t2 + 5. The ratio of the accelerations after 5 sec and 3 sec will be

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Answer: Option D


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  1. Umair Ahmad
    Umair Ahmad :
    3 years ago

    by taking 1st derivative
    we get 3t^2-6t
    put t=5 and t= 3
    ratio=45/9=5

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