Task 5

[Mechanical Application]

4.5The velocity function v of a vehicle t seconds after a certain instant is given by:

ms^-1

Determine how far it moves in the interval from t = 1 s to t = 5 s using the following methods:

(a) integral Calculus

(b)the mid ordinate rule (use at least 6 strips)

(c)the trapezoidal rule (use same number of strips you used in b) and

(d) compare and comment your results in (a), (b) and (c)

Note:Distance (x) is given by:

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