Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 2 - Kinematics in One Dimension - Conceptual Questions - Page 62: 5

Answer

(a) The velocity of an object is equal to the slope of the position versus time graph. At t = 1 s, the slope of the graph for object A is greater than the slope of the graph for object B, therefore, object A has a greater speed at t = 1 s. (b) There is one moment when the slopes of the two graphs are equal. At approximately t = 2.5 s, the slopes of the two graphs are equal. At this moment, the two have objects have the same speed.

Work Step by Step

(a) The velocity of an object is equal to the slope of the position versus time graph. At t = 1 s, the slope of the graph for object A is greater than the slope of the graph for object B, therefore, object A has a greater speed at t = 1 s. (b) There is one moment when the slopes of the two graphs are equal. At approximately t = 2.5 s, the slopes of the two graphs are equal. At this moment, the two have objects have the same speed.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions