For , a particle’s velocity is . For , the velocity is . Given , find the -coordinate…
MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus BC · Parametric, Polar, and Vector-Valued Functions · Parametric, Polar, and Vector-Valued Functions
Problem
For 0≤t≤4, a particle’s velocity is v(t)=⟨t,2t,0⟩. For 4<t≤8, the velocity is v(t)=⟨4,8,t−4⟩. Given r(0)=⟨−2,1,3⟩, find the z-coordinate of the particle at t=8.
(a) 19
(b) 11
(c) 8
(d) 27