Understanding Velocity-Time Graphs

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The discussion centers on understanding velocity-time graphs, specifically how to interpret them without explicit data. Participants emphasize that the primary task is to estimate the slope of the original graphs to determine their shape. Since the original graphs lack units, users can create new graphs without the need for specific units. This approach simplifies the problem and allows for a focus on the graphical representation rather than numerical precision.

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I am new to this site, so please forgive any issues that I have.

I know that this is a simplistic problem to solve, but I do not understand how I am supposed to solve it without any sort of data.

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Thank you for any help given, it is much appreciated.
 
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Welcome to PF!

Hi iceman021! Welcome to PF! :wink:
iceman021 said:
… I do not understand how I am supposed to solve it without any sort of data.

They only want the shape of the velocity-time graphs, so just estimate the slope of the original graphs. :smile:

(after all, there are no units marked on the original graphs, so they can't complain if you put no units on the new graphs! :wink:)
 

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