Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs in practical situations

Graphs in practical situations — practice question

A car is initially at rest, then it accelerates at a rate of $3\text{ m s}^{-2}$ for 4 seconds. It then continues at a constant speed for 10 seconds. The diagram presents the speed-time graph for this trip.
(a)[1]

Find the value for $V$.

(b)[2]

Calculate the car’s total distance covered in the 14 seconds.

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