A person on horseback moves according to the velocity-versus-time graph shown in Figure 2-32. (The vertical axis is marked in increments of 3 m/s and the horizontal axis is marked in increments of 7 s.) Find the displacement of the person for each of the segments A, B, and C

what formula do i use?

Question

A person on horseback moves according to the velocity-versus-time graph shown in Figure 2-32. (The vertical axis is marked in increments of 3 m/s and the horizontal axis is marked in increments of 7 s.) Find the displacement of the person for each of the segments A, B, and C

what formula do i use?

anonymous · Answer

You just look at the graph shown. No formula necessary. The displacement will be the area under the curve.