Question

A sprinter had the following speeds at different times during a race: 0 m/s at 0 s, 4 m/s at 2 s, 7 m/s at 4 s, 10 m/s at 6 s, 12 m/s at 8 s, and 10 m/s at 10 s. Plot these data on a speed-time graph. During what time intervals is the acceleration positive? Negative? Is the acceleration ever zero?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We build graphs of speed and acceleration.

Acceleration is positive in the interval (0 - 8) s.

Acceleration is negative in the interval (8-10) s.