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The velocity versus time graph of particle A is tangent to the velocity versus time graph for particle B at point O. What is the acceleration of the particle A at point O?

The velocity versus time graph of particle A is tangent to the velocity versus time-example-1
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As velocities are tangent, the value of both Particle A and Particle B would be same for that point O (Intersecting point)

a = v / t
Here, v = 7, t = 6
So, a = 7/6
a = 1.17
As the graph is decreasing, value of acceleration would be negative.
So, a = -1.17 m/s²

In short, Your Answer would be Option C

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