FIGURE 2-8 -Fig. 2-8 Shows the Velocity-Versus-Time Graph for a Basketball Player

question 43

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 2-8
-Fig. 2-8 shows the velocity-versus-time graph for a basketball player traveling up and down the court in a straight-line path. Find the total distance run by the player in the 10 s shown in the graph.

• A)20 m
• B)18 m
• C)16 m
• D)14 m
• E)12 m

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