Question

1. the graph below represents the motion of a cart.

what is the average speed of the cart?
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2 m/s
5 m/s
0.5 m/s
2.5 m/s

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for average speed

The formula for average speed is \(v=\frac{d}{t}\), where \(d\) is the total distance and \(t\) is the total time.

Step2: Identify \(d\) and \(t\) from the graph

From the graph, when \(t = 5s\), \(d=10m\).

Step3: Calculate the average speed

Substitute \(d = 10m\) and \(t = 5s\) into the formula \(v=\frac{d}{t}\), we get \(v=\frac{10}{5}=2m/s\).

Answer:

2 m/s