The velocity of a particle is meters per second for

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

The velocity of a particle is

v(t)=3-2t

meters per second for

0\le t\le 4

. What is the total distance, in meters, traveled by the particle over this interval? (a)

8.25

(b)

4

(c)

8.5

(d)

2.25