Differentiating a Polynomial Velocity Function

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Given the velocity function \(v(t) = 2t^3 – 6t^2 + 4t\), find the acceleration function \(a(t)\) by differentiating \(v(t)\) with respect to \(t\).

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Remember that acceleration is the derivative of velocity. Differentiate each term of \(v(t)\) using the power rule.

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\(a(t) = 6t^2 – 12t + 4\)

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