Help with qualitatively graphing velocity from a postion time graph

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This discussion focuses on qualitatively graphing velocity from a position-time graph using the formula v = ds/dt. It establishes that the velocity corresponds to the slope of the position-time graph. A zero slope indicates zero velocity, a constant slope signifies constant velocity, and an increasing slope denotes acceleration. These principles are fundamental in understanding motion in physics.

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I need help with qualitatively graphing velocity from a postion time graph
 
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v = ds/dt
the velocity is the slope of s-t graph
If the slope is zero, velocity is zero.
If slope is constant, velocity is constant
If slope is increasing, velocity is increaing, i.e. accelerating.
 

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