The graph below gives distance in miles from a starting point as a function of time in hours for a car on a trip. Find the fastest speed (magnitude of velocity) during the trip. Describe how the speed during the first 2 hours compares to the speed during the last 2 hours. Describe what is happening between 2 and 3 hours.

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The Answer is The fastest speed occurred during the last 2 hours of the trip when the car traveled at about 70 mph. The speed during the first 2 hours is 60 mph while the speed from 8 to 10 hours is about 70 mph. Between 2 and 3 hours the car was stopped.

The Graph Below Gives Distance in Miles from a Starting