Questions: which diagram shows the equation v=2t+4
v (m/s)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 1 2 t (s)
v (m/s)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 1 2 t (s)
Transcript text: which diagram shows the equation v=2t+4
v (m/s)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 1 2 t (s)
v (m/s)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 1 2 t (s)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the first graph
The first graph shows a velocity that starts at 4 m/s and decreases linearly to 0 m/s over 2 seconds. This indicates constant negative acceleration (deceleration).
Step 2: Calculate the acceleration for the first graph
The acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the change in time:
The second graph shows a velocity that starts at 2 m/s and increases linearly to 8 m/s over 3 seconds. This indicates a constant positive acceleration.
Step 4: Calculate the acceleration for the second graph
The acceleration is the change in velocity divided by the change in time: