The diagram above illustrates a velocity-time graph. Determine the distance between X and Y.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
80.0m
B
160.0m
C
40.0m
D
10.0m
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Distance between X and Y is the area of rectangular portion of the velocity-time graph.
XY = 40 \times (8 - 4) = 40 \times 4
∴ XY = 160 m
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