A rider on horseback moves according to the velocity vs. time graph shown. Find the displacement of the rider over segment C. 8 B A 10 15 20 25 Time, t (s) О А. 20 m О В. 10 m О С.-10 m O D. -20 m/s O E. none of the above Velocity, v (m/s)

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**Problem Overview:**

A rider on horseback moves according to the velocity vs. time graph shown. Find the displacement of the rider over segment C.

**Graph Description:**

- **Axes:**
  - The x-axis represents time in seconds (s) from 0 to 25 seconds.
  - The y-axis represents velocity in meters per second (m/s) from 0 to 8 m/s.

- **Segments:**
  - The graph is divided into three line segments labeled A, B, and C.
  
  - **Segment A**: 
    - From (0 s, 0 m/s) to (10 s, 2 m/s).
   
  - **Segment B**: 
    - From (10 s, 2 m/s) to (15 s, 6 m/s).

  - **Segment C**: 
    - From (15 s, 6 m/s) to (25 s, 2 m/s).

**Question Options for Displacement Over Segment C:**

- A. 20 m
- B. 10 m
- C. -10 m
- D. -20 m/s
- E. none of the above

**Solution:**

To find the displacement over segment C, calculate the area under the velocity-time graph from 15 to 25 seconds. The area can be calculated as a trapezoid with bases 6 m/s and 2 m/s and a height of 10 s.

- **Trapezoid Area Formula:** 
  \[
  \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{Base}_1 + \text{Base}_2) \times \text{Height}
  \]
  \[
  \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (6 + 2) \times 10 = 40 \, \text{m}
  \]

Thus, the displacement over segment C is **40 meters**. However, none of the provided options match this result, suggesting option E, "none of the above," might be correct.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Overview:** A rider on horseback moves according to the velocity vs. time graph shown. Find the displacement of the rider over segment C. **Graph Description:** - **Axes:** - The x-axis represents time in seconds (s) from 0 to 25 seconds. - The y-axis represents velocity in meters per second (m/s) from 0 to 8 m/s. - **Segments:** - The graph is divided into three line segments labeled A, B, and C. - **Segment A**: - From (0 s, 0 m/s) to (10 s, 2 m/s). - **Segment B**: - From (10 s, 2 m/s) to (15 s, 6 m/s). - **Segment C**: - From (15 s, 6 m/s) to (25 s, 2 m/s). **Question Options for Displacement Over Segment C:** - A. 20 m - B. 10 m - C. -10 m - D. -20 m/s - E. none of the above **Solution:** To find the displacement over segment C, calculate the area under the velocity-time graph from 15 to 25 seconds. The area can be calculated as a trapezoid with bases 6 m/s and 2 m/s and a height of 10 s. - **Trapezoid Area Formula:** \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{Base}_1 + \text{Base}_2) \times \text{Height} \] \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (6 + 2) \times 10 = 40 \, \text{m} \] Thus, the displacement over segment C is **40 meters**. However, none of the provided options match this result, suggesting option E, "none of the above," might be correct.
**Question 1**

A rider on horseback moves according to the velocity vs. time graph shown. Find the rider’s average acceleration over segment C.

**Graph Description:**

- The graph is a velocity vs. time graph with velocity (v) in meters per second (m/s) on the y-axis and time (t) in seconds (s) on the x-axis.
- The graph is divided into three segments labeled A, B, and C.
- Segment A: From (0, 0) to (10, 4).
- Segment B: From (10, 4) to (15, 6).
- Segment C: From (15, 6) to (25, 0).

**Answer Choices:**

- A: \(0.4 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- B: \(-2.5 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- C: \(-0.4 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- D: \(0 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
- E: None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 1** A rider on horseback moves according to the velocity vs. time graph shown. Find the rider’s average acceleration over segment C. **Graph Description:** - The graph is a velocity vs. time graph with velocity (v) in meters per second (m/s) on the y-axis and time (t) in seconds (s) on the x-axis. - The graph is divided into three segments labeled A, B, and C. - Segment A: From (0, 0) to (10, 4). - Segment B: From (10, 4) to (15, 6). - Segment C: From (15, 6) to (25, 0). **Answer Choices:** - A: \(0.4 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - B: \(-2.5 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - C: \(-0.4 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - D: \(0 \, \text{m/s}^2\) - E: None of the above
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