The position $x$ of a particle varies with time $t$ as $x = at^2 - bt^3$. The acceleration of the particle will be zero at time $t$ equal to

  • A
    $a/b$
  • B
    $2a/3b$
  • C
    $a/3b$
  • D
    Zero

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