Graphing a quantitatively accurate v vs. t

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The discussion focuses on graphing the motion of a car that decelerates from 25 m/s to a stop over 4 seconds after hitting the brakes. Participants are tasked with creating qualitative graphs for position (x vs. t), velocity (v vs. t), and acceleration (a vs. t), as well as a quantitatively accurate v vs. t graph. The slope of the v vs. t graph, calculated as 6.25, represents the rate of deceleration. Additionally, the problem requires determining the car's displacement during braking using the graphical representation. The participant expresses difficulty in completing the problem due to fatigue but has made progress on the initial questions.
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Homework Statement


While Cruising along a dark stretch of highway with the cruise control set at 25 m/s, you see, at the fringes of your headlights, that a bridge has been washed out. You apply the brakes and come to a stop in 4.0s. Assume the clock starts the instant you hit the brakes


Homework Equations


1. Construct a qualitative graphical representations of the situation described above to illustrate:
A. x vs. t
B. v vs. t
C. a vs. t

2. Construct a quantitatively accurate v vs t graph to describe the situation.
3. On a v vs t graph, graphically represent the car's displacement during braking.
4. Utilizing the graphical representation, determine how far the car traveled during braking. (Please explain the problem solving method)


The Attempt at a Solution


I got the first question right but that's as far as i could get...

Since the initial position is 25m and it comes to a stop at 4.0s would the accurate v vs t graph have a slope of 6.25? (dividing 25 (rise) by 4 (run) )
 
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What would the slope represent in a v-t graph?
 
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