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The following graph shows position versus time for a car. Which of the statements below best describes the acceleration in the different zones

The following graph shows position versus time for a car. Which of the statements below best describes the acceleration in the different zones

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8. The following graph shows position versus time for a car. Which of the statements below best describes the acceleration in the different zones? 2500 A C D 2000 E 1500 1000 500 20 40 60 80 100 time (s) Acceleration is positive in A and B, zero in C and negative in D. (b.) Acceleration is zero in A, positive in B, and negative in C and D. Acceleration is zero in A and C, positive in B, negative in D. ě Acceleration is positive in all zones. e. Acceleration is positive in A and B and negative in C and D. position (m)
Transcribed Image Text:8. The following graph shows position versus time for a car. Which of the statements below best describes the acceleration in the different zones? 2500 A C D 2000 E 1500 1000 500 20 40 60 80 100 time (s) Acceleration is positive in A and B, zero in C and negative in D. (b.) Acceleration is zero in A, positive in B, and negative in C and D. Acceleration is zero in A and C, positive in B, negative in D. ě Acceleration is positive in all zones. e. Acceleration is positive in A and B and negative in C and D. position (m)
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We have a position vs Time graph of the car. here in the graph, we show the four rZone A, B, C, and D. 

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Choice the correct option. 

  1. Acceleration is positive in A and B, Zero in C, and negative in D.
  2. Acceleration is Zero in A, positive in B, and negative in C and D.
  3. Acceleration is Zero in A and C, positive in B, negative in D.
  4. Acceleration is positive in all Zones. 
  5. Acceleration is positive in A and B and negative in C and D 
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