Question on: SS1 Physics - Motion 1

To calculate the total distance travelled, we need to find the area under the speed-time graph. In this case, it is a triangle.

Base = 6 seconds (from the graph)

Height = 20 m/s (from the graph)

Area of the triangle = (1/2) X base X height

Area of the triangle = (1/2) X 6 seconds X 20 m/s

Area of the triangle = 60 metres

Therefore, the total distance travelled by the object during the first 6 seconds is 60 meters.