The position of a particle which moves along a straight line is defined by the relation x = t3 - 6t2 - 15t + 40, where x is expressed in meter and t in seconds. Determine the distance traveled by the particle from t = 5 seconds to t = 6 seconds. Select one: O a. 8 meters O b. 20 meters O C. 4 meters O d. 10 meters

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The position of a particle which moves along a
straight line is defined by the relation x = t3-
6t2 - 15t + 40, where x is expressed in meter
and t in seconds. Determine the distance
traveled by the particle from t = 5 seconds to t
= 6 seconds.
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Select one:
O a. 8 meters
O b. 20 meters
O C. 4 meters
O d. 10 meters
Transcribed Image Text:The position of a particle which moves along a straight line is defined by the relation x = t3- 6t2 - 15t + 40, where x is expressed in meter and t in seconds. Determine the distance traveled by the particle from t = 5 seconds to t = 6 seconds. %3D Select one: O a. 8 meters O b. 20 meters O C. 4 meters O d. 10 meters
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