Math Problem Statement

Find distance

Find distance

Solution

From the diagram and notes provided, it appears that you are working on a velocity-time graph involving acceleration and deceleration phases. The distance traveled in such cases can be determined by calculating the area under the velocity-time graph.

Looking at your sketch:

  1. Constant speed phase (rectangle area): The velocity is constant (10 m/s) for 30 seconds. Area=base×height=10×30=300m\text{Area} = \text{base} \times \text{height} = 10 \times 30 = 300 \, \text{m}

  2. Acceleration phase (triangle area): The velocity increases linearly from 10 m/s to 40 m/s in 10 seconds. Area=12×base×height=12×10×(4010)=150m\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times (40 - 10) = 150 \, \text{m}

  3. Deceleration phase (triangle area): The velocity decreases from 50 m/s to 0 m/s over 60 seconds. Area=12×base×height=12×50×60=1500m\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 50 \times 60 = 1500 \, \text{m}

Summing all the areas: Total Distance=300+150+1500=1950m\text{Total Distance} = 300 + 150 + 1500 = 1950 \, \text{m}

The total distance traveled is approximately 1950 meters.

Do you want more details or clarifications on any step?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do we interpret the area under a velocity-time graph?
  2. How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid in velocity-time graphs?
  3. What happens to the distance if the acceleration is doubled?
  4. How do we calculate average velocity from a velocity-time graph?
  5. What is the importance of knowing the acceleration and deceleration phases in real-world scenarios?

Tip: When working with velocity-time graphs, always remember that the area under the curve represents the total distance traveled!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Velocity-Time Graphs
Area Under a Curve
Acceleration and Deceleration

Formulas

Area of a rectangle: base × height
Area of a triangle: 0.5 × base × height

Theorems

Area under a velocity-time graph represents the distance traveled

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12