The velocity function (in meters per second) for a particle moving along a line is given by v(t) = -4(t – 2t - 8), 1

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The velocity function (in meters per second) for a particle moving along a line is given by
v(t) = -4(t? – 2t – 8), 1<t<6.
(a) Find the displacement (in meters) of the particle.
Displacement =
meters
(b) Find the total distance traveled (in meters) by the particle.
Total distance traveled =
meters
Transcribed Image Text:The velocity function (in meters per second) for a particle moving along a line is given by v(t) = -4(t? – 2t – 8), 1<t<6. (a) Find the displacement (in meters) of the particle. Displacement = meters (b) Find the total distance traveled (in meters) by the particle. Total distance traveled = meters
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