Speed - Time Graph
 

Speed - Time Graph problem 1


Two missiles are launched at the same time from the surface of the Earth. The graph below shows how the speeds of the missiles change with time.


Motion of the two missiles



Which statement about the missiles is correct?

  • Both missiles travel the same distance.

  • Missile A accelerates and then decelerates.

  • Missile A travels farther than missile B.

  • Missile B has zero acceleration.


 

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