The acceleration of a car

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Integration and Accumulation of Change · Integration and Accumulation of Change

Problem

The acceleration of a car, measured in

\text{m/s}^2

, increases linearly from

0

t=0

seconds to

6

t=4

seconds. Estimate the change in the car’s velocity over this time interval. (a)

24\,\text{m/s}

(b)

6\,\text{m/s}

(c)

12\,\text{m/s}

(d)

18\,\text{m/s}