Analyzing motion diagrams (easy)

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To determine when two objects in a motion diagram have the same speed and acceleration, observe their displacement over equal time intervals. Object B is moving at a constant speed, indicating that it maintains equal displacement during each time interval. The objects may share the same speed at specific times, such as t=1 and t=4, but they do not have the same velocity at those points since they occupy the same position. To find when they have the same speed, focus on identifying equal displacements over the same time intervals. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing motion diagrams effectively.
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If i have a picture of a motion diagram of 2 objects , how do i tell when they have the same speed and acceleration?
and at what time one object is ahead of Object B ?

I have a diagram here
http://i33.tinypic.com/28kpk02.jpg

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Since they are both moving in the same direction I see the B is moving in constant speed
(same amount of displacement in each equal intervals of time)
So they may have the same speed at t=1 and t=4 OR they may have the same speed in between t=1 and t=4 ? Just can't figure Which.
 
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Try again. At t=1 and t=4 they have the same position not the same velocity. Look for equal displacements (differences in position) over the same time interval.
 
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