Finding out force from a relation of position

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To find the force exerted on a 1kg particle with position x = t(t-1)(t-2) m, the correct approach involves differentiating the position function twice to obtain acceleration. The user initially calculated acceleration as a = 4t - 6 but later realized their mistake and corrected their solution. The force can then be determined using Newton's second law, F = ma, where m is the mass of the particle. The discussion highlights the importance of careful differentiation in solving physics problems. Ultimately, the user resolved their confusion and successfully found the correct force values.
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Homework Statement



A particle of 1kg loves along x acid such that it's position x varies with time t as x =t(t-1)(t-2) m find the force exerted on the particle at t=0,1,2

Homework Equations


Just given that position x varies with time t as x=t(t-1)(t-2)

The Attempt at a Solution


After opening the bracket, i tried to differentiate it twice to get relation of acceleration but the answer i m getting is incorrect...I m getting a=4t-6 am i correct?
 
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I just tried to solve it again and i solved it nvm..Thx
 

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