From the displacement-time graph shown here, find the velocity of the body as it moves from B to C.

Foundation

Physics Foundation

graph in motion

Speed Velocity and Acceleration

Question

From the displacement-time graph shown here, find the velocity of the body as it moves from B to C.

0 m/s^–1

2 m/s^–1

4 m/s^–1

8 m/s^–1

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We know that,

Area under the graph

Displacement during 6^th sec

d = 4 × 1 = 4 m

Velocity = \frac{Displacement}{Time}

\Rightarrow v = \frac{4}{1}

⟹ v = 4 m/s^–1