Unit Activity: Physics and Motion 5 of 7
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Now, for each time period, look at the graphs of x, vx, and ax. Briefly describe what is happening for each of these
variables during your identified time periods. To view any of these graphs in detail, double-click the graph. You'll
be able to view it in the Data Tool window.
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Period
Displacement (x) Velocity (Vx) Acceleration (ax)
0.2 - 4.6 seconds
4.6 - 7.2 seconds
7.2 - 7.8 seconds
7.8 - 10.8 seconds
11.0 - 15.8 seconds

the area between the graph and the t axis

  distance on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.

explanation:

the instantaneous velocity = change in position/time taken

the slope of the graph should give instantaneous velocity.

  slope of a graph = change in value of y -axis / change in values of x -axis

  comparing both the equations

    change in value of y -axis = change in position

  change in values of x -axis = time taken

so position values should be on the y axis and time values should be on the x axis.

distance on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.