The figure below shows the position vs. time graph of an object moving along a straight line. position (m) 80 60 40 20 - 20 -40 10 40 50 time (sec) a. What is the distance traveled by the object after 40 s? m b. What is the displacement of the object after 40 s? m c. Calculate the speed at t= 30 s. m/s d. Calculate the velocity at t = 30 s. m/s 30 20

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The figure below shows the position vs. time
graph of an object moving along a straight line.
position (m)
80
60
40
20
- 20
- 40
10
30
40
50
time (sec)
a. What is the distance traveled by the object after
40 s? m
b. What is the displacement of the object after 40 s? m
c. Calculate the speed at t= 30 s. m/s
d. Calculate the velocity att 30 s. m/s
20
Transcribed Image Text:The figure below shows the position vs. time graph of an object moving along a straight line. position (m) 80 60 40 20 - 20 - 40 10 30 40 50 time (sec) a. What is the distance traveled by the object after 40 s? m b. What is the displacement of the object after 40 s? m c. Calculate the speed at t= 30 s. m/s d. Calculate the velocity att 30 s. m/s 20
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