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A particle that moves along a straight line has velocity $ v(t) = t^2 e^{-t} $ meters per second after $ t $ seconds. How far will it travel during the first $ t $ seconds?
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So, we need to find the integral of the given velocity function $ v(t) = t^2 e^{-t} $ from 0 to t. Show more…
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