Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two particles move in the plane for 0≤t≤π0\le t\le\pi seconds. Particle A has velocity vA(t)=⟨cos⁡t,sin⁡t⟩\mathbf v_{A}(t)=\langle\cos t,\sin t\rangle m/s, and particle B has velocity vB(t)=⟨2,0⟩\mathbf v_{B}(t)=\langle 2,0\rangle m/s. Which of the following correctly states the total distance traveled by each particle on this interval? a) Particle A travels 2 m2\text{ m}, and particle B travels 2π m2\pi\text{ m}. b) Particle A travels π m\pi\text{ m}, and particle B travels 2π m2\pi\text{ m}. c) Particle A travels 2π m2\pi\text{ m}, and particle B travels 2π m2\pi\text{ m}. d) Particle A travels π m\pi\text{ m}, and particle B travels π m\pi\text{ m}.

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