Question

Interpreting Graphics
6. Figure 1.9 shows position-time graphs of the straight-line movement of
two brown bears in a wildlife preserve. Which bear has the greater aver-
age velocity over the entire period? Which bear has the greater velocity
at t = 8.0 min? Is the velocity of bear A always positive? Is the velocity of
bear B ever negative?

Answer 1

Answer:

Time difference = T1-T2 = D1/V1-D2/V2 = D ( 1/V1-1/V2)

Time difference = 5.5 min = 5.5*60=330 sec, V1 = .09 m/s, V2= 1.9 m/s

330 = D (1/.9 – 1/1.9)

330= D(1.11-.5263)

330=D(.585)

D= 330/.585 = 564.3 m

Explanation: