Instantaneous Acceleration from Velocity Graph · PhysicsBowl 2011 #19
Physics · mechanics
Problem
The motion of an object moving along a straight line is given by the velocity vs. time graph shown.
Which one of the following choices best represents the instantaneous acceleration of the object at the time of t=5.0 s?
(A) 0 m/s²
(B) −1.6 m/s²
(C) −2.0 m/s²
(D) −3.2 m/s²
(E) −4.0 m/s²