The figure to the right shows the distance-time graph for a muscle car accelerating from a standstill. Use the information in the figure to answer parts (a) and (b). The table below lists the coordinates of the points. Point Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Coordinates (5.1,89) |(11.5,277) (18,549)| (19,599)|(20,650) Distance (m) 3.

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The figure to the right shows the distance-time graph for a muscle car
accelerating from a standstill. Use the information in the figure to answer parts (a)
and (b). The table below lists the coordinates of the points.
650-
23
Point
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q2
P
3255
Coordinates (5.1,89) (11.5,277) (18,549) (19,599) | (20,650)
Q1
0-
10
20
Elapsed time (sec)
(a) Estimate the slopes of the secants PQ,, PQ2, PQ3, and PQ4. Determine the order from least to greatest of the
slopes. Determine the correct units for these slopes.
The slope of secant PQ, is approximately
(Round to the nearest integer as needed.)
The slope of secant PQ2 is approximately
(Round to the nearest integer as needed.)
The slope of secant PQ3 is approximately
(Round to the nearest integer as needed.)
The slope of secant PQ4 is approximately
(Round to the nearest integer as needed.)
Distance (m)
Transcribed Image Text:The figure to the right shows the distance-time graph for a muscle car accelerating from a standstill. Use the information in the figure to answer parts (a) and (b). The table below lists the coordinates of the points. 650- 23 Point Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q2 P 3255 Coordinates (5.1,89) (11.5,277) (18,549) (19,599) | (20,650) Q1 0- 10 20 Elapsed time (sec) (a) Estimate the slopes of the secants PQ,, PQ2, PQ3, and PQ4. Determine the order from least to greatest of the slopes. Determine the correct units for these slopes. The slope of secant PQ, is approximately (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) The slope of secant PQ2 is approximately (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) The slope of secant PQ3 is approximately (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) The slope of secant PQ4 is approximately (Round to the nearest integer as needed.) Distance (m)
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