ECZ 2012 · O-Level Paper 1 — Travel Graphs

Using the same speed-time graph, find the distance travelled by the van in 20 seconds.

Diagram for ECZ 2012 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 120 m
  • B. 72 m
  • C. 96 m
  • D. 24 m

Verified working — step 1

Distance is the area under the graph: a triangle for the first 8 seconds plus a rectangle for the remaining 12. (12)(8)(6) + (12)(6) = 24 + 72 = …

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