Steps to analyze motion using velocity and acceleration functions
1️⃣ Find when v(t) = 0 to determine rest points
2️⃣ Determine when v(t) > 0 or v(t) < 0 to find direction
3️⃣ Calculate a(t) = dv/dt
4️⃣ Analyze the signs of v(t) and a(t) to find when speed is increasing or decreasing