FIGURE 2-8
-Fig. 2-8 shows the velocity-versus-time graph for a basketball player traveling up and down the court in a straight-line path. Find the total distance run by the player in the 10 s shown in the graph.
A)20 m
B)18 m
C)16 m
D)14 m
E)12 m

Question

FIGURE 2-8 
-Fig. 2-8 shows the velocity-versus-time graph for a basketball player traveling up and down the court in a straight-line path. Find the total distance run by the player in the 10 s shown in the graph.
A)20 m 
B)18 m 
C)16 m 
D)14 m 
E)12 m

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total distance run by the player is the area under the velocity-versus-time graph. The area of the triangle is (1/2) * base * height = (1/2) * 10 s * 2 m/s = 10 m. The area of the rectangle is 10 s * 2 m/s = 20 m. The total distance run by the player is 10 m + 20 m = 30 m.

FIGURE 2-8 -Fig. 2-8 Shows the Velocity-Versus-Time Graph for a Basketball Player