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The position graph of Figure P2.3 shows a dog slowly sneaking up on a squirrel, then putting on a burst of speed.
Figure P2.3
a. For how many seconds does the dog move at the slower speed?
b. Draw the dog's velocity-versus-time graph. Include a numerical scale on both axes.
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