AP Physics C Mechanics 1.2: Average Velocity & Acceleration

Practise AP Physics C Mechanics 1.2 by reading velocity–time data, tracking changes in velocity magnitude, and justifying whether an object’s speed increases.

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Read a velocity–time table and justify a speed change from the velocity magnitude.

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Table for Question 1.2.B—Describe the average velocity and acceleration of an object question 1 — AP Physics C: Mechanics

Mech. 1. A new sports car is undergoing acceleration tests to determine its specifications. The following data on speed v versus time t are recorded for the car as it accelerates from rest along a straight track.

(b) Answer each of the following for the time period $t=0 \mathrm{~s}$ to $t=10 \mathrm{~s}$ .

i. Does the speed of the car increase, decrease, or stay the same? Increase Decrease Stay the same Justify your answer.

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1.2.B—Describe the average velocity and acceleration of an object question 1