Determining on what type of Motion to use on a Position Time Graph?

Thread starter kencamarador
Start date Feb 24, 2013
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Graph Motion Position Time Type

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To determine the type of motion represented on a position-time graph, one must analyze the changes in position over time based on the provided table. The data shows varying distances at different time intervals, indicating a combination of both straight-line and curved motion. Initially, the position increases steadily, suggesting uniform motion, but later values indicate a decrease in speed and a change in direction. Plotting the points reveals a curve that reflects deceleration and eventual reversal of motion. The graph illustrates a complex motion pattern rather than a simple linear trajectory.

Feb 24, 2013

kencamarador

I was given a table to plot on to a position time graph, but how would I know what type of motion to use? A curve or straight line?

Here is the table

T---P

0---0.0
4---2.0
6---3.0
10---4.0
15---5.0
16---5.0
18---4.4
22---3.2
26---2.0
28---1.4
33---0.0

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Feb 24, 2013

ap123

Plot the points and see what it looks like :)

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