The Graph in the Figure Shows the Velocity of a Particle

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Short Answer

The graph in the figure shows the velocity of a particle as it travels along the x -axis. (a) In what direction (+x or -x) is the acceleration at t=0.5 s?
(b) In what direction ( +x or -x ) is the acceleration at t=3.0 s?
(c) What is the average acceleration of the particle between t=2.0 s and t=4.0 s ?
(d) At what value of t is the instantaneous acceleration equal to ?

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