The displacement $(x)$ of a particle depends on time $t$ as $x = \alpha t^2 - \beta t^3$. Choose the incorrect statements from the following.

  • A
    The particle never returns to its starting point
  • B
    The particle comes to rest after time $t = \frac{2 \alpha}{3 \beta}$
  • C
    The initial acceleration of the particle is zero
  • D
    $(a)$ and $(c)$ only

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