B. Directions: Show your solution to the following problems. The position vs. time graph below describes the motion of a runner. z (m) 3 t (s) t (s) 3 1. What is the magnitude of the velocity of the runner during the first 4 seconds? 2. What is the velocity of the athlete from t=4 s to 7 s?

B. Directions: Show your solution to the following problems. The position vs. time graph below describes the motion of a runner. z (m) 3 t (s) t (s) 3 1. What is the magnitude of the velocity of the runner during the first 4 seconds? 2. What is the velocity of the athlete from t=4 s to 7 s?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P: (a) Sketch a graph of velocity versus time corresponding to the graph of displacement versus time...

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