3.1 - Changing Velocity

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5 questions
4

Rank the cars from top (greatest) acceleration to bottom (smallest) acceleration.

  1. blue
  2. green
  3. red
4

Consider the position-time graph. Each one of the three lines on the position-time graph corresponds to the motion of one of the three cars. Match the appropriate line to the particular color of the cars in problem #1.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
blue
B
green
A
red
C
4

The velocity-time graph for a two-stage rocket is shown below. Use the graph and your understanding of slope calculations to determine the acceleration of the rocket during the listed time interval.


What is the acceleration of the rocket from t=0 -> t=1 ?

4

The velocity-time graph for a two-stage rocket is shown below. Use the graph and your understanding of slope calculations to determine the acceleration of the rocket during the listed time interval.


What is the acceleration of the rocket from t=1 -> t=4 ?

4

The velocity-time graph for a two-stage rocket is shown below. Use the graph and your understanding of slope calculations to determine the acceleration of the rocket during the listed time interval.


What is the acceleration of the rocket from t=4 -> t=12 ?