Suppose that a particle moves along a straight line with velocity defined by v(t) = t² – 3t – 18, where 0 ≤ t ≤ 6 (in meters per second). Find the displacement at time t and the total distance traveled up to t = 6.

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4. Suppose that a particle moves along a straight line with velocity defined by v(t) = t² – 3t – 18, where
0 ≤ t ≤ 6 (in meters per second). Find the displacement at time t and the total distance traveled up to t = 6.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Suppose that a particle moves along a straight line with velocity defined by v(t) = t² – 3t – 18, where 0 ≤ t ≤ 6 (in meters per second). Find the displacement at time t and the total distance traveled up to t = 6.
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