Position, Displacement, and Total Distance Using Derivatives

Calculus · Calculus — University

Question

Given the position function $s = 1.5t^3 - 13.5t^2 + 22.5t$ ft, where $t$ is in seconds, find: 1. The position at $t = 6$ s 2. The total distance traveled from $t = 0$ to $t = 6$ s

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