For−1≤t≤1, an ant moves in thexy-plane with position {x(t) =t6 y(t) =3/2t 4. (a) The curve that describe the ant’s motion lies on the graph of a function y=f(x). Find f and sketch the ant’s motion for−1≤t≤1. Include the direction. b.) What is the speed of the ant as a function of time? (c) What is the total distance traveled by the ant?

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For−1≤t≤1, an ant moves in thexy-plane with position

{x(t) =t6

y(t) =3/2t 4.

(a) The curve that describe the ant’s motion lies on the graph of a function y=f(x). Find f and sketch the ant’s motion for−1≤t≤1. Include the direction.

b.) What is the speed of the ant as a function of time?

(c) What is the total distance traveled by the ant?
 
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