Displacement - Time Graph
 

Displacement - Time Graph problem 6


A ball falls vertically in air from rest. The variation with time of the distance moved by the ball is shown in the figure below.




  • By reference to the figure above, explain how it can be deduced that

    • the ball is initially at rest,

    • air resistance is not negligible.


  • Use the figure to determine the speed of the ball at a time of after it has been released.


  • On the figure, sketch a graph to show the variation with time of the distance moved by the ball for negligible air resistance. You are not expected to carry out any further calculations.


 

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