Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Similar to "t = 0", "t = 4" represents a specific point in time when measured from the start or reference point. In this context, it indicates four units of time have elapsed since measurements began.
Related terms
Final condition: The value or state of a variable or system at t = 4.
Time interval: The difference between t = 0 and t = 4, indicating the duration being considered.
Rate of change over an interval: How a quantity changes on average over the time period from t = 0 to t = 4.