Speedometer readings for a vehicle (in motion) at 12-second intervals are given in the table. t (sec) v (ft/s) distance traveled ~ 0 12 24 36 48 60 Estimate the distance traveled by the vehicle during this 60-second period using the velocities at the beginning of the time intervals. distance traveled feet 40 29 36 40 34 30 Give another estimate using the velocities at the end of the time periods. feet

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Speedometer readings for a vehicle (in motion) at 12-second intervals are given in the table.
t (sec)
v (ft/s)
distance traveled ~
0
12
24
36
48
60
Estimate the distance traveled by the vehicle during this 60-second period using the velocities at the
beginning of the time intervals.
distance traveled
feet
40
29
36
40
34
30
Give another estimate using the velocities at the end of the time periods.
feet
Transcribed Image Text:Speedometer readings for a vehicle (in motion) at 12-second intervals are given in the table. t (sec) v (ft/s) distance traveled ~ 0 12 24 36 48 60 Estimate the distance traveled by the vehicle during this 60-second period using the velocities at the beginning of the time intervals. distance traveled feet 40 29 36 40 34 30 Give another estimate using the velocities at the end of the time periods. feet
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