(a)[1]
Find the acceleration of the car in the first 5 seconds.
(b)[2]
Find the distance covered in the 15 seconds.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs in practical situations
Graphs in practical situations — practice question
This diagram presents the speed-time graph for the first 15 seconds of a car journey. The speed rises at a constant rate from 0 to $14\text{ m/s}$ in the opening 5 seconds, and then it stays unchanged until 15 seconds.