The position of a particle at the time t > 0 is represented by $s(t) = \frac {1}{3}t^3- \frac {7}{2}t^2+20t-10$

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At which time particle is speeding up?

From my experience I think velocity is calculated by taking first derivative s'(t), which is $s'(t)=t^2-7t+20$ and acceleration calculated by taking second derivative S''(t) which is $s''(t)=2t-7$.

How to find at which time it speeding up?

Best Answer

$s''(t) >0$ if $t >\frac 7 2$ so it is speending up for $t >\frac 7 2$.