For the situation below, plot a fully labeled positive vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time graph. Be sure to label key points, justified with calculations during the motion for the cars position, velocity, and acceleration. A truck starting at a point 13m from its home position begins to accelerate in the south direction at a rate of 2.0 m/s2 for 2.5s. After this, the truck cruises at a constant speed for another 3.0s. The truck then slows down to a top in 3.5 s.

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For the situation below, plot a fully labeled positive vs. time, velocity vs. time, and acceleration vs. time graph. Be sure to label key points, justified with calculations during the motion for the cars position, velocity, and acceleration.

A truck starting at a point 13m from its home position begins to accelerate in the south direction at a rate of 2.0 m/s2 for 2.5s. After this, the truck cruises at a constant speed for another 3.0s. The truck then slows down to a top in 3.5 s.

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