A red car and a green car move towards each other; below we see a graph of their motion. At t 0 seconds, their positions are xred at o = -30m (the blue line on the graph) and xgreen at o = 490m (the red line on the graph). The green car has a constant speed of 35 , and the red car starts from rest. What is the acceleration of the red car? Green Car Red car 12 (s) (u) x

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# Understanding Motion Through Graphs: An Educational Overview

## Introduction
A red car and a green car move towards each other. Below, we examine a graph illustrating their motion. At \( t = 0 \) seconds, their initial positions are:
- Red car: \( x_{\text{red}} \) at \( t = 0 \): \( -30 \) m (blue line on the graph)
- Green car: \( x_{\text{green}} \) at \( t = 0 \): \( 490 \) m (red line on the graph)

The green car has a constant speed of 35 m/s, and the red car starts from rest. The problem posed is: What is the acceleration of the red car?

## Graph Explanation
### Visual Representation
- **Diagram:** Depicts the initial positions of the red car at \( x_{\text{0,red}} \) and the green car at \( x_{\text{0,green}} \).
- **Position vs. Time Graph:**
  - The blue line represents the position of the red car over time.
  - The red line represents the position of the green car over time.
  - Both lines intersect at \( t = 12 \) seconds.
  - The x-axis represents time \( t \) in seconds (s), ranging from 0 to 12 seconds.
  - The y-axis represents position \( x \) in meters (m).

## Theoretical Application
### True/False Questions
1. **True or False:** The instantaneous value of a velocity vs. time graph is the slope of the corresponding position vs. time graph.
   - **True**

2. **True or False:** If you calculate the area under the line of a velocity vs. time graph, it equals the distance the object moved.
   - **True**

3. **True or False:** The instantaneous slope of a velocity vs. time graph is the acceleration at that moment.
   - **True**

4. **True or False:** If you calculate the area under the line of an acceleration vs. time graph, it equals the velocity of the object.
   - **True**

### Projectile Motion Question
5. **Problem Context:** A quarterback throws the ball towards his receiver.
   - **a.** At the very top of the ball’s arc, what is the velocity of the vertical component of the ball?
     - **Answer:** 0 m
Transcribed Image Text:# Understanding Motion Through Graphs: An Educational Overview ## Introduction A red car and a green car move towards each other. Below, we examine a graph illustrating their motion. At \( t = 0 \) seconds, their initial positions are: - Red car: \( x_{\text{red}} \) at \( t = 0 \): \( -30 \) m (blue line on the graph) - Green car: \( x_{\text{green}} \) at \( t = 0 \): \( 490 \) m (red line on the graph) The green car has a constant speed of 35 m/s, and the red car starts from rest. The problem posed is: What is the acceleration of the red car? ## Graph Explanation ### Visual Representation - **Diagram:** Depicts the initial positions of the red car at \( x_{\text{0,red}} \) and the green car at \( x_{\text{0,green}} \). - **Position vs. Time Graph:** - The blue line represents the position of the red car over time. - The red line represents the position of the green car over time. - Both lines intersect at \( t = 12 \) seconds. - The x-axis represents time \( t \) in seconds (s), ranging from 0 to 12 seconds. - The y-axis represents position \( x \) in meters (m). ## Theoretical Application ### True/False Questions 1. **True or False:** The instantaneous value of a velocity vs. time graph is the slope of the corresponding position vs. time graph. - **True** 2. **True or False:** If you calculate the area under the line of a velocity vs. time graph, it equals the distance the object moved. - **True** 3. **True or False:** The instantaneous slope of a velocity vs. time graph is the acceleration at that moment. - **True** 4. **True or False:** If you calculate the area under the line of an acceleration vs. time graph, it equals the velocity of the object. - **True** ### Projectile Motion Question 5. **Problem Context:** A quarterback throws the ball towards his receiver. - **a.** At the very top of the ball’s arc, what is the velocity of the vertical component of the ball? - **Answer:** 0 m
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