Question

what is the average speed for segment a?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the distance and time for Segment A

From the graph, for Segment A:

• The distance (\(d\)) covered is \(5\) meters (as it goes from \(0\) to \(5\) on the distance - axis).
• The time (\(t\)) taken is \(5\) seconds (as it goes from \(0\) to \(5\) on the time - axis).

Step2: Use the formula for average speed

The formula for average speed \(v=\frac{d}{t}\).
Substitute \(d = 5\) m and \(t=5\) s into the formula:
\(v=\frac{5\space m}{5\space s}\)

Answer:

\(1\space m/s\)