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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 particle A at point O?

a) -0.85 meters/second²
b) 1.16 meters/second²
c) -1.16 meters/second²
d) -0.9 meters/second²

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Final answer:

To determine the acceleration of particle A at point O, we need to analyze the velocity versus time graphs for particle A and particle B. The acceleration of particle A at point O is equal to the acceleration of particle B at that point. Without more specific information or a specific graph to refer to, we cannot determine the exact acceleration value.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the acceleration of particle A at point O, we need to analyze the velocity versus time.graphs for particle A and particle B. Since the velocity versus time graph for particle A is tangent to the velocity versus time graph for particle B at point O, the acceleration of particle A at point O is equal to the acceleration of particle B at that point.

Therefore, to find the acceleration of particle A at point O, we need to find the slope of the velocity versus time graph for particle B at point O. The slope of the graph represents the acceleration.

Without more specific information or a specific graph to refer to, it is not possible to determine the exact value of the acceleration at point O. Therefore, none of the given options (a) -0.85 meters/second², b) 1.16 meters/second², c) -1.16 meters/second², d) -0.9 meters/second²) can be definitively considered as the correct answer.

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