Change of direction: A particle changes direction when v(t) changes sign, which occurs at zeros of v(t) where v actually crosses the axis.
How to apply it: Verify that v(t) changes sign (not just touches zero) to confirm a direction change.
Course: AP Calculus AB · Unit: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
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