Velocity Graph Notes

Velocity Graph Analysis

• The graph depicts a dog's velocity as a function of time.

• The y-axis represents velocity in meters per second (m/s), ranging from -2.5 to 1.5.

• The x-axis represents time in seconds (s), ranging from 0 to 13.

Dog's Movement

• The dog initially moves west of its home.

• The dog returns home.

• The dog runs past its home in the opposite direction (east).

Question

• How long did the dog stop at its home before running again?

• Options:

  • A: 1 second
  • B: 2 seconds
  • C: 5 seconds
  • D: 10 seconds

Answer

• The correct answer is C: 5 seconds.