Calculating Distance Traveled: Const., Time, and Dist. Dependent

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The discussion focuses on calculating distance traveled based on varying speed conditions. When speed is constant, distance is calculated using multiplication. If speed depends on time, integration is required, while speed that varies with distance necessitates the use of differential equations. It is noted that in all scenarios, solving differential equations involves integration, highlighting the interconnectedness of these mathematical concepts.

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Is it correct to say that following?

To calculate the distance traveled from the origin after 1 hr when the speed:

a) is a constant. Use multiplication.
b) depends on time. Use intergration.
c) depends on distance from the starting point. Use differential equations.
 
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cask1 said:
Is it correct to say that following?

To calculate the distance traveled from the origin after 1 hr when the speed:

a) is a constant. Use multiplication.
b) depends on time. Use intergration.
c) depends on distance from the starting point. Use differential equations.
I suppose you could say that. However, technically, you are solving differential equations (and hence using integration) in all three cases.
 

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