Math Problem Statement

Draw the velocity vs. time graph

Draw the velocity vs. time graph.

Solution

To draw the velocity vs. time graph based on the given position-time graph, we need to analyze the slope of each segment of the graph, as the velocity is the rate of change of position with respect to time.

Step-by-step breakdown:

  1. From t=0t = 0 to t=1t = 1 second:

    • The graph rises from 1 meter to 2 meters.
    • Slope ΔsΔt=2110=1m/s\frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} = \frac{2 - 1}{1 - 0} = 1 \, \text{m/s}.
    • So, velocity = 1m/s1 \, \text{m/s}.
  2. From t=1t = 1 to t=2t = 2 seconds:

    • The graph remains flat (horizontal line at 2 meters).
    • Slope = 0, meaning the object is not moving.
    • So, velocity = 0m/s0 \, \text{m/s}.
  3. From t=2t = 2 to t=3t = 3 seconds:

    • The graph decreases from 2 meters to 1 meter.
    • Slope ΔsΔt=1232=1m/s\frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} = \frac{1 - 2}{3 - 2} = -1 \, \text{m/s}.
    • So, velocity = 1m/s-1 \, \text{m/s}.
  4. From t=3t = 3 to t=5t = 5 seconds:

    • The graph remains flat (horizontal line at 1 meter).
    • Slope = 0, meaning the object is stationary again.
    • So, velocity = 0m/s0 \, \text{m/s}.
  5. From t=5t = 5 to t=6t = 6 seconds:

    • The graph rises from 1 meter to 5 meters.
    • Slope ΔsΔt=5165=4m/s\frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} = \frac{5 - 1}{6 - 5} = 4 \, \text{m/s}.
    • So, velocity = 4m/s4 \, \text{m/s}.

Velocity vs. Time Plot:

  • From t=0t = 0 to t=1t = 1 second: v=1m/sv = 1 \, \text{m/s}.
  • From t=1t = 1 to t=2t = 2 seconds: v=0m/sv = 0 \, \text{m/s}.
  • From t=2t = 2 to t=3t = 3 seconds: v=1m/sv = -1 \, \text{m/s}.
  • From t=3t = 3 to t=5t = 5 seconds: v=0m/sv = 0 \, \text{m/s}.
  • From t=5t = 5 to t=6t = 6 seconds: v=4m/sv = 4 \, \text{m/s}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Position-Time Graphs
Velocity-Time Graphs

Formulas

Velocity = (Change in position) / (Change in time)
Slope of position-time graph = Velocity

Theorems

Basic kinematic relationships

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12