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The distance traveled by a particle from a fixed point is given as s =...

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JAMB 2009

The distance traveled by a particle from a fixed point is given as s = (t\(^3\) - t\(^2\) - t + 5)cm. Find the minimum distance that the particle can cover from the fixed point?

  • A. 2.3 cm
  • B. 4.0 cm
  • C. 5.2 cm
  • D. 6.0 cm
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

S = t\(^3\) - t\(^2\) - t + 5
ds/dt = 3t\(^2\) - 2t - 1
As ds = 0
3t\(^2\) - 2t - 1 = 0
(3t+1)(t-1) = 0
∴ t = 1 or -1/3
At min pt t = 1
S = t\(^3\) - t\(^2\) - t + 5

put t = 1
= 1\(^3\) - \1(^2\) - 1 + 5
= 1 - 1 - 1 + 5

= 4

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