How Do I Plot an Acceleration-Time Graph from a Given Velocity-Time Graph?

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Homework Statement


I need help plotting the acceleration time graph from a given velocity-time graph.

Homework Equations


I know you need to do slope [Which is already provided] [9.40 m/s2]

I also attached the distance-time graph [first one] and I also attached the velocity time graph [graph 2]

The Attempt at a Solution


[URL=http://img94.imageshack.us/i/graphim.jpg/][PLAIN]http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5596/graphim.jpg[/URL]

here is my attempt at the acceleration-time graph
[URL=http://img855.imageshack.us/i/graph.jpg/][PLAIN]http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3531/graph.jpg[/URL]
Did I do it right, please correct it thank you!
 
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The slope of the position vs. time graph is velocity.

The slope of the velocity vs. time graph is acceleration.

Your acceleration looks reasonably constant at ‒9.4 m/s2.