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Oct10-09, 04:45 PM   #1
 

2nd derivative, is my answer correct


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
The position of a particle moving along the x-axis is given by s(t)=7t^2+33. Use difference quotients to find the velocity v(t) and acceleration a(t).

My textbook says v(t)=s'(t) and a(t)=s''(t). I think I got the answer, but not sure if the velocity should have an x in it. Please reply and let me know.
2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
s(t)=7t^2+33
s'(t)=14x
s''(t)=14
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Oct10-09, 04:56 PM   #2
 
Where did the x come from?
s(t) = 7t^2 + 33
so by using the power rule s'(t) = 7*2(t(2-1)) = 14t
Oct10-09, 05:42 PM   #3
 
Sorry I meant t. I was doing a bunch of problems, mostly with x so I got mixed up when I was typing. I meant:

s(t)=7t^2+33
s'(t)=14t
s''(t)=14
Oct10-09, 05:45 PM   #4
 

2nd derivative, is my answer correct




Yes, you are correct.
Oct10-09, 06:58 PM   #5
 
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Sorry I meant t. I was doing a bunch of problems, mostly with x so I got mixed up when I was typing. I meant:

s(t)=7t^2+33
s'(t)=14t
s''(t)=14
These are correct. Did you get s'(t) and s''(t) using difference quotients?
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