Question: A certain type of automobile can accelerate approximately as shown in the velocity time graph of Fig 2-35. (The short flat spots in the curve

A certain type of automobile can accelerate approximately as shown in the velocity time graph of Fig 2-35. (The short flat spots in the curve represent shifting of the gears)
(a) Estimate the average acceleration of the car in second a gear and in fourth gear.
(b) Estimate how far the car traveled while in fourth gear.


50 5th gear 4th gear 40 3rd gear 30 20 2nd gear 10 Ist gear I (s) 40 30 20 0. 10 v (m/s)

50 5th gear 4th gear 40 3rd gear 30 20 2nd gear 10 Ist gear I (s) 40 30 20 0. 10 v (m/s)

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