The motion of a particle along a straight line is described by the equation $x = 8 + 12t - t^3$,where $x$ is in meters and $t$ is in seconds. The retardation of the particle when its velocity becomes zero is .......... $m/s^2$.

  • A
    $24$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $12$

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