The position of an object subjected to constant acceleration can be described by the following function: where position (m) initial position (m) initial velocity (m/s) acceleration (m/s^2) time (sec) Which type of mathematical model is used here to describe the object's position?
A)Linear model
B)Nonlinear model
C)Exponential model
D)Trigonometric model

Question

The position of an object subjected to constant acceleration can be described by the following function:  where  position (m)  initial position (m)  initial velocity (m/s)  acceleration (m/s^2)  time (sec) Which type of mathematical model is used here to describe the object's position?
A)Linear model 
B)Nonlinear model 
C)Exponential model 
D)Trigonometric model

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of both squared and linear terms (t^2 and t) in the function indicates a nonlinear model.

The Position of an Object Subjected to Constant Acceleration Can