A calf runs in a straight line towards a cow with a velocity of vm/s after t seconds given by v = t (8 -...

      

A calf runs in a straight line towards a cow with a velocity of vm/s after t seconds given by v = t (8 - t).
a) Complete the table below

b) Calculate the distance covered by the calf.
i) Using eight trapezia of equal width.
ii) Using the exact method.

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 6, 2019 at 11:33

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