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Graphical Interpretation

Position vs Time Graph

Position vs Time Graph

Notice that the object's position changes slowly at the beginning of the journey, then more and more quickly as it picks up speed. Its position then changes more slowly as it slows down at the end of the journey. In the middle of the journey, while the velocity remains constant, the position changes at a constant rate.

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    "OpenStax College, College Physics. October 25, 2012."
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