The velocity v (in m/s) of a rocket measured at half second intervals is shown in the image below. Use central differences to approximate the acceleration (in m/s2 ) of the rocket at times t = 1.0 s and t = 1.75 s

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The velocity v (in m/s) of a rocket measured at half second intervals is shown in the image below.

Use central differences to approximate the acceleration (in m/s2 ) of the rocket at times t = 1.0 s and t = 1.75 s.

t (sec) v(t) (m/sec)
0.0
00.000
0.5
11.860
1.0
26.335
1.5
41.075
2.0
59.051
Transcribed Image Text:t (sec) v(t) (m/sec) 0.0 00.000 0.5 11.860 1.0 26.335 1.5 41.075 2.0 59.051
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