A particle moves along the x-axis and has its displacement x varying with time t according to the equation x =…

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A particle moves along the $$x$$-axis and has its displacement $$x$$ varying with time $$t$$ according to the equation $$x = c_0 (t^2 - 2) + c (t - 2)^2$$
where $$c_0$$ and $$c$$ are constants of appropriate dimensions. Then, which of the following statements is correct?

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D. the acceleration of the particle is $$2(c + c_0)$$

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A. the acceleration of the particle is $$2c_0$$

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B. the acceleration of the particle is $$2c$$

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C. the initial velocity of the particle is $$4c$$

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