For , a particle has velocity . Compute the total distance the particle travels on…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Contextual Applications of Differentiation

Problem

For

0\le t\le 6

, a particle has velocity

v(t)=\begin{cases} -4 & 0\le t<1 \\ 2t-6 & 1\le t\le 6 \end{cases}

. Compute the total distance the particle travels on the interval

0\le t\le 6