Analyzing motion diagrams (easy)

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The discussion focuses on analyzing motion diagrams to determine when two objects have the same speed and acceleration. It is established that Object B moves at a constant speed, indicating that the objects may share the same speed at specific time intervals, specifically at t=1 and t=4. However, it is clarified that while they have the same position at these times, they do not necessarily have the same velocity. The key to solving this problem lies in identifying equal displacements over equal time intervals.

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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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