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46 Chapter 2 | Kinematics
Figure 2.20 Three position and time graphs: A, B, and C.
As we did in the previous example, let's consider the acceleration and velocity of each object in terms of its direction of
travel.
Figure 2.21 Graph A of Position (y axis) vs. Time (x axis).
Object A is continually increasing its position in the positive direction. As a result, its velocity is considered positive.
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