FIGURE 2-10
-Figure 2-10 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 2-10 
-Figure 2-10 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-time graph. By calculating the area of each segment under the curve and summing them, the total distance is found to be 20 m.

FIGURE 2-10 -Figure 2-10 Shows the Velocity-Versus-Time Graph for a Basketball Player