The Graph in the Figure Shows the Position of a Particle

question 49

Multiple Choice

The graph in the figure shows the position of a particle as it travels along the x-axis.What is the magnitude of the average speed of the particle between t = 1.0 s and t = 4.0 s?

• A)1.0 m/s
• B)1.3 m/s
• C)0.67 m/s
• D)0.50 m/s
• E)0.25 m/s

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Definitions:

Shadowing Performance

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Cocktail Party Effect

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Unattended Message

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Resource-Limited Processing

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