Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs in practical situations

Graphs in practical situations — practice question

The diagram presents the speed-time graph for one section of a journey made by two people, a runner and a walker.
(a)[1]

Calculate the runner’s acceleration during the first 3 seconds.

(b)[3]

Calculate the runner’s total distance travelled in the 19 seconds.

(c)[3]

Find how far ahead of the walker the runner is at $t = 19$.

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