Suppose the velocity–time graph of a particle is a straight line that rises uniformly…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Suppose the velocity–time graph of a particle is a straight line that rises uniformly from 0 m/s at

t=0\text{ s}

to 10 m/s at

t=5\text{ s}

. Describe the sign of the particle’s acceleration on the interval

0<t<5

and briefly justify your answer.