Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A student integrates a velocity function v(t)v(t) and writes s(t)=∫v(t) dt+Cs(t)=\int v(t)\,dt + C. Which of the following best justifies how the constant CC is determined? a) Choose C=0C=0 because adding a constant does not affect the derivative of s(t)s(t). b) Set v(0)=0v(0)=0 and use that value to find CC. c) Evaluate s(t)s(t) at the time when the particle’s position is known and solve for CC. d) Differentiate s(t)s(t) twice and equate the result to v(t)v(t) to determine CC.

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