On a plot of position x versus time t for an objects motion, what corresponds to the object's average velocity between instant ti instant t2? A intercept of the plot on the vertical axis B slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot ©) inverse of the slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot D intercept of the plot on the horizontal axis

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On a plot of position x versus time t for an object's motion, what corresponds to the object's average velocity between instant ti and
instant t2?
A) intercept of the plot on the vertical axis
(B) slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot
(c) inverse of the slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot
D) intercept of the plot on the horizontal axis
Transcribed Image Text:On a plot of position x versus time t for an object's motion, what corresponds to the object's average velocity between instant ti and instant t2? A) intercept of the plot on the vertical axis (B) slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot (c) inverse of the slope of a line connecting the corresponding points on the plot D) intercept of the plot on the horizontal axis
A particle moves along an x axis from the origin of the x axis to x = 15 m and then back to x = 5 m, all in 30 s. Which of the following
depends on the total distance it moves?
A average velocity
B average speed
Transcribed Image Text:A particle moves along an x axis from the origin of the x axis to x = 15 m and then back to x = 5 m, all in 30 s. Which of the following depends on the total distance it moves? A average velocity B average speed
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