-Figure 2-15 shows the velocity-versus-time graph for a basketball player traveling up and down the court in a straight-line path. Find the net displacement of the player for the 10 s shown on the graph.
A) 18 m
B) 16 m
C) 14 m
D) 20 m
E) 12 m

Question

-Figure 2-15 shows the velocity-versus-time graph for a basketball player traveling up and down the court in a straight-line path. Find the net displacement of the player for the 10 s shown on the graph.
A) 18 m 
B) 16 m 
C) 14 m 
D) 20 m 
E) 12 m

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The net displacement is the total distance traveled in one direction minus the total distance traveled in the opposite direction. In this case, the player travels 10 m to the right and then 8 m to the left, so the net displacement is 10 m - 8 m = 2 m.

-Figure 2-15 Shows the Velocity-Versus-Time Graph for a Basketball Player