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Calculating Displacement from Velocity-Time Graphs
2. 1D Motion / Kinematics / Calculating Displacement from Velocity-Time Graphs / Problem 4

A boat comes to a stop due to a malfunctioning engine. The velocity vs time graph of the boat would look like the graph below. Determine the approximate distance the boat moves in meters (m) before it stops.

Velocity-time graph showing a boat's deceleration to a stop, used to calculate displacement.

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