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The position of a particle is given by
`x=2(t-t^(2))`
where `t` is expressed in seconds and `x` is in metre.
The acceleration of the particle is

A

0

B

`4m//s^(2)`

C

`-4m//s^(2)`

D

None of these

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C
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