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12–9.

The acceleration of a particle as it moves along a straight

line is given by a = (2t - 1) m>s2, where t is in seconds. If
s = 1 m and v = 2 m>s when t = 0, determine the
particle’s velocity and position when t = 6 s. Also,
determine the total distance the particle travels during this
time period.

SOLUTION
a = 2t - 1
dv = a dt
v t

L2 L0
dv = (2t - 1)dt

v = t2 - t + 2

dx = v dt
s t

Lt L0
ds = (t2 - t + 2)dt

1 3 1
s = t - t 2 + 2t + 1
3 2

When t = 6 s

v = 32 m>s Ans.

s = 67 m Ans.

Since v ≠ 0 for 0 … t … 6 s, then

d = 67 - 1 = 66 m Ans.

Ans:
v = 32 m>s
s = 67 m
d = 66 m