The acceleration of a particle as it moves along a straight line is given by a = (2t - 1) m/s², where t is in seconds. If s = 1m and v = 2m/s when t = 0, determine the particle's velocity and position when t = 6 s. Also, determine the total distance the particle travels during this time period

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The acceleration of a particle as it moves along a straight line is given by a = (2t - 1) m/s², where t is in seconds. If s = 1m and v = 2m/s when t = 0, determine the particle's velocity and position when t = 6 s. Also, determine the total distance the particle travels during this time period

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