A particle moves along a line with velocity function
MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation
Problem
A particle moves along a line with velocity function v(t), where t is measured in seconds. Which of the following best describes a quantity whose derivative with respect to t equals v(t)?
(a) The particle’s acceleration
(b) The particle’s position, differing by at most a constant
(c) The particle’s total distance traveled since t=0
(d) The particle’s speed