FIGURE 2-40 shows a v-versus-t plot for the hammer dropped by the carpenter in Problem 74. Notice that the times when the hammer passes the two windows are indicated by shaded areas.
(a) Is the area of the shaded region corresponding to window 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the area of the shaded region corresponding to window 2?
(b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
In Figure 2-40

I. The shaded area for window 2 is higher than the shaded area for window 1.
II. The windows are equally tall.
III. The shaded area for window 1 is wider than the shaded area for window 2.

Transcribed Image Text:

Window 1 Window 2