Question:

The velocity-time graph of a body is shown in figure. The displacement covered by the body in 8 s is

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • 9 m
  • 12 m
  • 10 m
  • 28 m
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Displacement in 8 s = Algebraic sum of the area under velocity-time graph $ = 2 ? 2 + \frac{1}{2} ?1 ?4 +1 ?2 + \frac{1}{2} ?1 ?6 -\frac{1}{2} ? 16? $= 4 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 3 - 6 + 8 = 10\, m,$
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Concepts Used:

Speed and Velocity

The rate at which an object covers a certain distance is commonly known as speed.

The rate at which an object changes position in a certain direction is called velocity.

Difference Between Speed and Velocity:

Difference Between Speed and Velocity

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