In this context, t^3 represents time raised to the power of 3. It is a mathematical expression used in the position function to model how an object's position changes over time.
Related terms
Exponent: A number that indicates how many times another number (in this case, time) should be multiplied by itself.
Polynomial Function: A mathematical expression consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer powers and multiplied by coefficients.
Rate of Change: The speed at which one quantity is changing concerning another quantity.