Applications Of Derivatives Question 67

Question: A particle moves so that $ S=6+48t-t^{3} $ . The direction of motion reverses after moving a distance of

[Kurukshetra CEE 1998]

Options:

A) 63

B) 104

C) 134

D) 288

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ S=6+48t-t^{3} $

$ v=\frac{dS}{dt}=0+48-3t^{2} $ when direction of motion reverses, $ v=0 $

$ 48-3t^{2}=0 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ t=-4,\ 4 $ ; $ {{(S)}_4}=6+192-64 $ i.e., $ S=134 $ .