Help determining initial velocity

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The discussion focuses on determining the initial velocity of gliders on an airtrack using recorded data of displacement (change in x) and time. The specific values provided are a change in x of 0.3 meters and a time of 1.1 seconds. The slope of the x-t graph represents the velocity, which can be calculated by dividing the change in x by the time. Therefore, the initial velocity can be determined using the formula: initial velocity = change in x / time.

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im working on a lab and i have to determine the initial velocity of gliders that we pushed down an airtrack. the only data that was recorded is the change in x and time.

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change in x = .3 meters
t= 1.1 seconds


i've looked through all the equations i could think of to find the answer to this, but they all require more than one variable. if i could even get the slightest bit of help that would be amazing.
 
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