True or False What a graph of velocity vs time tells us about force

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The discussion revolves around interpreting a velocity vs. time graph for an object with a mass of 1 g. Key statements evaluated include the displacement in section D being negative, which is false, and the force changing but maintaining a constant sign, also false. In section C, it is confirmed that the force is positive and constant, while in section A, the force acts in the direction of the velocity. The participants agree on the correctness of these interpretations based on Newton's Second Law. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and force as depicted in the graph.
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Homework Statement

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The graph below shows the velocity of an object of mass 1 g. Each line on the time axis represents 3 s and each line on the velocity axis represents 2 m/s. Which of the following statements, describing the graph above are true?
A) In section D, the displacement is negative.
B) In section D, the force changes but the sign remains constant.
C) In section C, the force is positive.
D) In section C, the force is constant and non-zero.
E) In section A, the force acts in the direction of the velocity

Homework Equations



Newton's Second Law

The Attempt at a Solution



A False, still in the positive direction since velocity was just decreased but not negative
B False, the force changes sign
C True, velocity is increasing, acceleration is greater than 0 so F = ma is greater than 0
D True, same reason as C
E True, since acceleration is changing
 
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What graph?
 


astarael7 said:
What graph?

I fixed the URL
 


Your answers seem correct to me.
 


astarael7 said:
Your answers seem correct to me.

Thanks for checking me astarael!
 
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