Question

In the graph above, what is the instantaneous speed of the object after the first five seconds?

Answer 1

Answer:

D) 25 m/s

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem we must use the following kinematics equation.

$v_{f} =v_{i} +(a*t)$

where:

Vf = final speed [m/s]

Vi = initial speed = 0

a = acceleration = 5[m/s^2]

t = time = 5[s]

After 5 seconds the acceleration is equal to 5 [m/s^2]

Now replacing the values in the equation:

Vf = 0 + (5*5)

Vf = 25[m/s]