Representing Motion

AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5

0 2 4 6 0 8 14 t (s) x (m)

The position-vs-time graph is shown. What is the object's velocity during the interval from t=2 st = 2~\text{s} to t=4 st = 4~\text{s}?

  • A

    2 m/s2~\text{m/s}

  • B

    3 m/s3~\text{m/s}

  • C

    0 m/s0~\text{m/s}

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  • D

    4 m/s4~\text{m/s}

Explanation

On a position graph, velocity is the slope. Between t=2 st = 2~\text{s} and t=4 st = 4~\text{s} the line is horizontal, so the slope is zero and v=0 m/sv = 0~\text{m/s} (the object is at rest).

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