Question

The graph shows a vehicle's velocity v(t) in m/s. What does its signed displacement over the shown interval mean?

Accepted Answer

It moves forward 8 m, then backward 7 m; its displacement is 1 m.

Answer

It moves forward 8 m, then backward 7 m; its displacement is 15 m.

Answer

It moves forward 8 m, then backward 7 m; its displacement is -1 m.

Answer

It moves forward 8 m only; its displacement is 8 m.

Practice: Integration - Interpret Signed Displacement from Velocity Graph