Question

Using the information in the graph, compare the motion of runners A, B, and C. Be sure to compare the initial position and velocity of each runner.

Answer 1

C is the slowest of the runners, but starts at a position ahead of A and B when the starting gun is fired, so C is in the lead for a while.

A and B both start from the starting line when the starting gun is fired. A is faster than B. So A is the first to pass C, and A stays in the lead after that.

After a short while, B also passes C.
After that, C remains last on the track.

Answer 2

Runner A had the highest velocity. Runner C had the lowest velocity. Runners A and B started at the same position, but runner C started ahead of runners A and B.