Short computation The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt4 - ct2 + et, where b = 7.9 m/s4, c = 9.42 m/s², and e = 6.58 m/s. What is the object's instantaneous acceleration a when t = 0.3 s? m/s² Remember to include a "-" if the acceleration turns out to be negative. Do not include a "+" for a positive value. a = Report your numerical answer below, assuming three significant figures.

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The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt4 - ct² + et, where b = 7.9 m/s4, c =
9.42 m/s², and e = 6.58 m/s.
What is the object's instantaneous acceleration a when t = 0.3 s?
a =
m/s²
4
Remember to include a "-" if the acceleration turns out to be negative. Do not include a "+" for a positive value.
Report your numerical answer below, assuming three significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:Short computation The position of an object as a function of time is given by x(t) = bt4 - ct² + et, where b = 7.9 m/s4, c = 9.42 m/s², and e = 6.58 m/s. What is the object's instantaneous acceleration a when t = 0.3 s? a = m/s² 4 Remember to include a "-" if the acceleration turns out to be negative. Do not include a "+" for a positive value. Report your numerical answer below, assuming three significant figures.
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