In this context, t^2 represents time squared, or time raised to the power of 2. It is used in the position function to model how an object's position changes over time.
Related terms
Quadratic Function: A polynomial function of degree 2 whose graph forms a parabola.
Axis Intercept: Points where a graph intersects either the x-axis or y-axis.
Concavity: Describes whether a curve bends upward or downward at any given point on its graph.