Draw displacement time graph from velocity time graph

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To draw a displacement-time (s-t) graph from a velocity-time (v-t) graph, it's important to understand that the shape of the s-t graph reflects the area under the v-t graph. In the discussed scenario, the displacement from point C to D is less than from D to C, which leads to confusion about the expected 'bell' shape. However, since the velocity is always positive, the displacement continues to increase, resulting in an upward curve rather than a downward one. If the question were about a distance-time graph, the shape would remain similar, as distance is also a function of positive velocity. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurately interpreting and drawing the graphs.
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hey there, I'm a little confuse on how to draw a s-t graph from a v-t graph :( based on the graph attached, the displacement of C is lesser than D, but why the s-t graph is not like in a 'bell' shape ( curve down from D to C) ? instead it went up? if the question were to ask for a distance-time graph, will it be in the same shape?
 

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The velocity is always positive in that graph so of course the displacement will allways increase.
 

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