Question

Shown below is the velocity vs. time graph for a toy car moving along a straight line. What is the maximum displacement from start for the toy car?

(A) 3 m 

(B) 5 m 

(C) 6.5 m 

(D) 7 m 

(E) 7.5 m 

Answer 1

Correct option (D) 7m

Displacement is the area under the curve. Maximum displacement is just before the car turns around at 2.5 seconds.