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Determine from data or the shape of a speed-time graph when an object has constant or changing acceleration.

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Determine from data or the shape of a speed-time graph when an object has constant or changing acceleration

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You need to be able to determine from data or the shape of a speed-time graph when an object has constant or changing acceleration.
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Speed-Time Graph of a Car

The graph shows a horizontal line from 0 to 5 seconds, followed by an upward slope from 5 to 10 seconds, and then a downward slope from 10 to 15 seconds.

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State the type of motion represented from 0 to 5 seconds.
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