The velocity function (in meters per second) is given for a particle moving along a line. v(t) = t² - 2t - 8, 2 ≤t≤7

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The velocity function (in meters per second) is given for a particle moving along a line.
v(t) = t² - 2t - 8, 2≤t≤7
(a) Find the displacement (in meters).
-8.00
X m
(b) Find the distance traveled (in meters) by the particle during the given time interval.
33.333
X m
Transcribed Image Text:The velocity function (in meters per second) is given for a particle moving along a line. v(t) = t² - 2t - 8, 2≤t≤7 (a) Find the displacement (in meters). -8.00 X m (b) Find the distance traveled (in meters) by the particle during the given time interval. 33.333 X m
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