A snowmobile moves according to the velocity-time graph shown in the drawing. What is the snowmobile's average acceleration during (a) segment A, (b) segment B, and (c) segment C?

(a). The average acceleration during segment A is 2 m/s²

(b). The average acceleration during segment B is zero.

(c). The average acceleration during segment C is 4 m/s².

Explanation:

Given that,

A snowmobile moves according to the velocity-time graph ,

(a), We need to calculate the average acceleration during segment A

Using formula of average acceleration

Where, = initial velocity

=final velocity

= initial time

=final time

Put the value into the formula

(b). We need to calculate the average acceleration during segment B

Using formula of average acceleration

Put the value into the formula

(c). We need to calculate the average acceleration during segment C

Using formula of average acceleration

Put the value into the formula

Hence, (a). The average acceleration during segment A is 2 m/s²

(b). The average acceleration during segment B is zero.

(c). The average acceleration during segment C is 4 m/s².