Math Problem Statement

Consider the plot below describing motion along a straight line with an initial position of 10 m. What is the acceleration at 1 second? Answer in units of m/s 2 .

Solution

To determine the acceleration at t=1t = 1 second from a plot describing motion along a straight line, we typically need to examine the type of plot provided. If it’s a position-time plot, acceleration can be calculated by finding the second derivative of the position with respect to time. If it's a velocity-time plot, acceleration can be obtained directly by calculating the slope at that specific point (since acceleration is the rate of change of velocity).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Acceleration

Formulas

Acceleration = Δv/Δt
Acceleration as the slope of a velocity-time graph

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (for deriving velocity and acceleration from position)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12