Motion: Constant Velocity- AP Physics 1
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v = ∆x/∆t
Mr. Solari
(velocity = displacement/change in time)
Given the following position vs. time graphs, generate the
corresponding velocity vs. time graphs and calculate the required
quantities.
1.
X(m)
1
1
t (s)
a) What is the total displacement of the object after 6 seconds?
1m
b) What is the velocity of the object from t = 0 s to t = 2 seconds?
1.5 m/s
c) What is the velocity of the object from t = 2 s to t = 5 seconds?
0 m/s
d) What is the velocity of the object from t = 5 s to t = 6 seconds?
-2 m/s
e) What is the total distance the object travels?
5m
f) What is the average speed of the object after 7 seconds?
0.71 m/s
2
X(m)
1
t (s)
1
a) What is the total displacement of the object after 11 seconds?
0m
b) What is the velocity of the object from t = 0 s to t = 3 seconds?
1 m/s
c) What is the velocity of the object from t = 3 s to t = 5 seconds?
-1 m/s
d) What is the velocity of the object from t = 5 s to t = 9 seconds?
0 m/s
e) What is the total distance the object travels?
6m
f) What is the average speed of the object after 9 seconds?
0.56 m/s