Are These Statements About Position Vs. Time Graph Correct?

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the correctness of various statements related to a position vs. time graph. Participants analyze the velocity at specific points, concluding that statements about points 1, 3, and 7 are correct, while others are incorrect. There is confusion regarding the interpretation of velocity and distance from the origin, particularly at points 3 and 5. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding that velocity is determined by the slope of the graph. Overall, the group seeks clarification on their answers and the reasoning behind them.
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Homework Statement



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Which of the following statements are correct/incorrect?
1) The velocity is zero at point 4.
2) At point 6 the velocity is negative.
3) At point 3 the velocity is positive.
4) At points 1 and 7 the velocities are about the same.
5) At point 8 the object is farther from the origin than at any other numbered point.
6) At points 3 and 5 the object is the same distance from the origin.
7) At points 1 and 3 the object is on the positive side of the origin.

Homework Equations


Velocity is the SLOPE of the position-time graph.

The Attempt at a Solution


Tried 2-3 times but some of mine answers are wrong
Herez mine:
1 Incorrect
2 Incorrect
3 Incorrect
4 correct
5 Incorrect
6 Incorrect
7 correct
 
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~SPaRtaN~ said:

Homework Statement



http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=90198228dt0.jpg
Image: http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=90198228dt0.jpg

Which of the following statements are correct/incorrect?
1) The velocity is zero at point 4.
2) At point 6 the velocity is negative.
3) At point 3 the velocity is positive.
4) At points 1 and 7 the velocities are about the same.
5) At point 8 the object is farther from the origin than at any other numbered point.
6) At points 3 and 5 the object is the same distance from the origin.
7) At points 1 and 3 the object is on the positive side of the origin.


Homework Equations


Velocity is the SLOPE of the position-time graph.


The Attempt at a Solution


Tried 2-3 times but some of mine answers are wrong
Herez mine:
1 Incorrect
2 Incorrect
3 Incorrect
4 correct
5 Incorrect
6 Incorrect
7 correct

Maybe you can describe your thinking on 4) ? Not necessarily saying it's wrong, just want to know how you arrived at it.
 
^at both points velocity is increasing, it looks it is a constant increase in velocity...
actually i don't know may b i m wrong...but do u know the actual answers to it ?
 
~SPaRtaN~ said:
^at both points velocity is increasing, it looks it is a constant increase in velocity...
actually i don't know may b i m wrong...but do u know the actual answers to it ?

Sorry, if I confused you, as you had it right and I wanted to make sure you understood it.
 
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^its ok dude...can i have ur views, what do u think, what could be the answers?
 
~SPaRtaN~ said:
^its ok dude...can i have ur views, what do u think, what could be the answers?

I thought your answers were correct.
 
^no some of em are not...and i don't know which ones
 
~SPaRtaN~ said:
^no some of em are not...and i don't know which ones

OK I looked again. And 6 looks like they may be at the same distance though not the same displacement, one being + and the other -.

I thought it was wrong last night and then forgot when I came back later.
 
please somebody here help me on this problem
 
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