Velocity-time graph
 

Velocity-time graph problem 1




The diagram shows the velocity-time graph of the motion of a cyclist. The graph consists of three straight line segments. The cyclist passes a point O with speed and then accelerates for with constant acceleration . He then travels at constant speed for before decelerating, coming to rest at point P, covering a distance of whilst decelerating. Find the total time taken for the journey from O to P.


 

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