The position of a particle is given by the equation s(t)=10t^2−20 /3 t^3−5/4 t^4+t^5 where t is measured in seconds and s in meters.    When is the particle moving forward? When is the particle moving backward?  Draw a diagram to represent the motion of the particle.  Find the total distance traveled by the particle during the first four seconds.

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The position of a particle is given by the equation

s(t)=10t^2−20 /3 t^3−5/4 t^4+t^5

where t is measured in seconds and s in meters.

   When is the particle moving forward?

When is the particle moving backward?

 Draw a diagram to represent the motion of the particle.

 Find the total distance traveled by the particle during the first four seconds.

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