Variable acceleration with one premise

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The particle's acceleration is defined by the equation a(t) = 2t + 1 m/s². To find the velocity, integration of the acceleration equation is necessary, but the derived velocity equation v(t) = t² + t does not match the given velocity of 5 m/s at t = 2. There is uncertainty about whether a constant should be added to the velocity equation to satisfy the initial condition. Additionally, there is confusion regarding the term "seg," which is clarified to mean "second." The goal is to determine the displacement change from t = 2 to t = 4 based on the correct velocity function.
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Homework Statement



A particle's acceleration is given by the equation a(t) = 2t + 1 m/seg^2. If its velocity at t = 2 equals 5 m/seg, how much does its displacement change from t = 2 to t = 4?

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I thought I could integrate the acceleration equation to get the velocity equation, but when I solve this equation for t = 2, I don't get 5 m/seg as the problem states. Here's the equation I came up with:

v(t) = t^2 + t

Should I add a -1 to the end so the equation satisfies the premise?
 
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What is seg?
 
Abdul Quadeer said:
What is seg?

I'm sorry, second.
 
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