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PHY 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The diagram below presents the position and elapsed time of a motorbike that starts from rest and accelerates at a constant rate. What is the average velocity of the motorbike during first 5 s?
Options
A 0 m/s
B 5 m/s
C 10 m/s
Correct Answer
D 15 m/s
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Without the diagram, we assume typical: for constant acceleration from rest, average velocity = (initial + final)/2. If it covers 50m in 5s, average velocity = 50/5=10 m/s. This is a common result: v_avg = (0 + v_f)/2, and if v_f = 20 m/s after 5s, average = 10 m/s.

Hint

Average velocity = total displacement / total time.

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