Question:

A particle starts from the origin at time t = 0 and moves along the positive x-axis. The graph of velocity with respect to time is shown in figure. What is the position of the particle at time t = 5s ?

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Displacement equals the area under the v-t graph from t = 0 to t = 5 s.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • 3 m
  • 9 m
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

From the graph: \(v\) rises linearly from 0 to 2 m/s in 0-2 s; \(v=2\) m/s for 2-4 s; \(v=3\) m/s for 4-6 s.
Area 0-2 s (triangle): \(\frac12\times2\times2=2\) m.
Area 2-4 s (rectangle): \(2\times2=4\) m.
Area 4-5 s (rectangle): \(3\times1=3\) m.
Position at \(t=5\) s \(=2+4+3=9\) m.
Answer: (2) 9 m
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