The velocity of an object was measured using a laser radar gun. The following data were collected.

time (sec)012345678
velocity (feet/sec)41234400-3

You decide to plot these velocity data and connect successive data points with lines, as in the following graph. This graph determines a function that approximates the actual velocity function , which is unknown. By connecting data points with lines in the graph you are assuming that velocity is changing at a constant rate over one-second time intervals (or, equivalently, that acceleration is constant over one-second time intervals). This assumption may be incorrect because the actual rate of change of velocity may not be constant over one-second time intervals. However, you decide to use this graph anyway since it seems like a reasonable approximation to the actual velocity.

Graph of approximation to velocity

Using this graph, you can estimate the displacement of the object after seconds have elapsed by the value of the function


(A) Using the function , answer the following questions about how far the object traveled. Your answers must include the correct units.
Displacement after 6 seconds =
Total displacement =
Total distance traveled =

(B) From the graph above, indicate the time interval or union of time intervals where the object is moving forward, backward, and is stationary. Enter your answer using interval notation.
Forward:
Backward:
Stationary: