Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line

Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question

The diagram presents the velocity-time graph for an athlete's motion. The athlete moves in a straight line from point A to point B, turns back to point A, and then ends at point B. The graph is made up of four straight line segments.
(a)[1]

Find the athlete's deceleration 7 seconds after leaving A.

(b)[2]

Find the athlete's total distance travelled.

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