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Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs
2. 1D Motion / Kinematics / Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs / Problem 2
Problem 2

A car is initially moving at a velocity of 5.0 m/s. Its acceleration versus time graph is given below. Determine its velocity at t = 8.0 s.


Acceleration-time graph showing acceleration increasing linearly from 2 to 8 m/s² over 6 seconds, then constant at 8 m/s².