The Motion of a Particle Is Described in the Velocity

question 106

Multiple Choice

The motion of a particle is described in the velocity vs. time graph shown in the figure. Over the nine-second interval shown, we can say that the speed of the particle

• A)only increases.
• B)only decreases.
• C)increases and then decreases.
• D)decreases and then increases.
• E)remains constant.

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