A particle moves along a line with velocity function v(t) = t²-t, where v is measured in meters per second. Find (a) the displacement during the time interval [0.5] (b) the distance traveled by the particle during the time interval [0, 5].

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A particle moves along a line with velocity function v(t) = t²-t, where v is measured in
meters per second. Find
(a) the displacement during the time interval [0.5]
(b) the distance traveled by the particle during the time interval [0, 5].
Transcribed Image Text:A particle moves along a line with velocity function v(t) = t²-t, where v is measured in meters per second. Find (a) the displacement during the time interval [0.5] (b) the distance traveled by the particle during the time interval [0, 5].
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