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Exploration of a uniform rectilinear motion

Explore the position-time and velocity-time graphs representing the uniform rectilinear motion of the ladybug displayed in the app. Modify the shape of the position-time graph by dragging the points that define its segments. Use the Start / Pause buttons to start or pause the animation of the ladybug's motion, or drag point t that identifies time to manually explore the animation. Use the Velocity checkbox to show or hide the velocity-time graph of the ladybug's motion.

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Modify the position-time graph so that the ladybug remains at rest for 4 seconds. Describe the graph you obtained.

Modify the position-time graph so that the ladybug moves with exactly two different velocities across its full motion. Describe the graph you obtained.

Describe the characteristics of the position-time and velocity-time graphs in the intervals during which the ladybug is returning to its starting point.