A particle moves along a straight line with velocity 5 m/s for the first 3 s and –4…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A particle moves along a straight line with velocity 5 m/s for the first 3 s and –4 m/s for the next 2 s. Determine the particle’s displacement over the entire 5-s interval.
(a) 23 m
(b) 7 m
(c) −7 m
(d) 2.5 m