Is -4m the correct displacement for average velocity calculation?

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The discussion focuses on calculating average velocity using the formula v = d/t, where d represents displacement. The user assumes the total displacement is -4 meters based on the graph's movement. A response confirms that the displacement of -4 meters is correct for the 11-second interval. It emphasizes the importance of including direction when calculating average velocity. The calculation can proceed with the confirmed displacement value.
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Homework Statement


Calculate the average velocity after 11 s.

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v=d/t

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I need to find the total displacement to find average velocity. I assumed the displacement was -4 as the graph goes up then back down to 0 then -4 so total is just -4. Is that a correct? Thank you!
 

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Yes, based on your graph, the magnitude of the displacement during the 11 sec is ##-4\text{m},## so you can calculate its average velocity and don't forget its direction.
 
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