Krystle I.

asked • 04/21/20

Could someone verify I am understanding this Calculus problem correctly, please?

Hi, I am working on a problem and I think I have it solved, but would just like to make sure that I have done it correctly, if possible. I appreciate anyone taking the time to help me.

Problem:

"The velocity of a falling object may be modeled by v(t) = 20(1-e-0.5t) meters per second for the first ten seconds. Calculate the distance the object has fallen in the first ten seconds of the fall."


My Solution:

∫ 20(1-e-0.5t)dt = 20∫1dt - 20∫e-t/2dt


solving for first integral: ∫1dt = t


solving for second integral (u = - t/2, -1/2 = du/dt, -2du = dt): ∫e-t/2dt => -2∫eudu = -2eu = -2e-t/2


putting it all together: 20∫1dt - 20∫e-t/2dt = 40e-t/2+20t + C


Then evaluate the definite integral: 40e-10/2 + 20(10) - [ 40e-0/2 + 20(0)] ≈ 160.3 meters


Again, thank you for the help, ahead of time.

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