The Motion of a Particle Is Described in the Velocity

question 318

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

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