Graph Distance vs. Time: Accelerating Car

[lusterjester]

I need to graph a distance vs. time problem.

I have a car uniformly accelerating from rest to 10 seconds.

Would it be a normal dianagnol line, or would it be a power curve?

help is welcome.

 

[ozymandias]

Please explain first what you think is the right or wrong answer, so we can help you help yourself.

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[sir-pinski]

The graph of distance vs. time for an accelerating car would not be a normal diagonal line. It would be a curve, specifically a power curve. This is because the distance covered by an accelerating car increases at a non-linear rate over time. As the car accelerates, its speed increases, leading to a greater distance covered in a shorter amount of time. Therefore, the graph would show a curve, with a steeper slope as time increases. It is important to note that the exact shape of the curve would depend on the acceleration rate of the car. A higher acceleration rate would result in a steeper curve, while a lower acceleration rate would result in a gentler curve. I hope this helps with your graphing.