v (m/s) t (s) 20 5- 10 15 -2 -4 -6 -8 Figure P2.24

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The velocity vs. time graph for an object moving along a
straight path is shown in Figure P2.24. (i) Find the average
acceleration of the object during the time intervals (a) 0 to 5.0
s, (b) 5.0 s to 15 s, and (c) 0 to 20 s. (ii) Find the instantaneous
acceleration at (a) 2.0 s, (b) 10 s, and (c) 18 s.

v (m/s)
t (s)
20
5-
10
15
-2
-4
-6
-8
Figure P2.24
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