Suppose That the Accompanying Table Shows the Velocity of a Car

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the accompanying table shows the velocity of a car every second for 8 seconds.Use the Trapezoidal Rule to approximate the distance traveled by the car in the 8 seconds.

• A) 145.5 feet
• B) 291 feet
• C) 162 feet
• D) 221.5 feet

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Definitions:

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Longest Side

The longest side refers to the side of a geometric figure that has the greatest length compared to the other sides.

Trigonometric Function

A mathematical function related to the angles of triangles, often used in science and engineering to describe oscillations, waves, and other periodic phenomena.

Right Angle

An angle of 90 degrees, typical of the corner of a square or at the intersection of perpendicular lines.