On , a particle moves along Curve R with speed . A second particle moves along Curve…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Integrals · Integrals

Problem

On 0≤t≤20\le t\le 2, a particle moves along Curve R with speed vR(t)=1+tv_R(t)=1+t. A second particle moves along Curve S with constant speed vS(t)=2v_S(t)=2 on the same interval. Determine which curve, if either, is longer on 0≤t≤20\le t\le 2 and justify your conclusion with a brief calculation.

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