Problem 2: The position of a particle on a straight line is given by s = (t³ - 9t² + 15t where t is in seconds. Determine the position of the particle when and the total distance it travels during the 6-s time interval. Hint: Plot the path to determine the total distance traveled

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Problem 2: The position of a particle on a straight line is given by s =
(t3
- 9t² + 15t where t is in seconds. Determine the position of the
particle when and the total distance it travels during the 6-s time
interval. Hint: Plot the path to determine the total distance traveled
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2: The position of a particle on a straight line is given by s = (t3 - 9t² + 15t where t is in seconds. Determine the position of the particle when and the total distance it travels during the 6-s time interval. Hint: Plot the path to determine the total distance traveled
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