2

v ( t )=1+2 sin ()
t
2

a) v ( 4 )=2.979
'
v ( 4 )=1.164

The particle is slowing down since the velocity and acceleration have different signs.

b) x=2.707

The particle changes directions when x=2.707 because this is where the graph of v(t)
crosses the x-axis, changing from positive to negative.

c) 2+ v (t )
4

4
2 v (t )
0

3.815

d) A=2.707
3

v (t )
0

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A 3
v(t) + v (t ) =5.301
0 A