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Review 1: Matching Flag Motions to Position-Time Graphs

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The flag was raised at a constant rate.
The flag was raised quickly to begin with, and then slower as it got near the top.
The flag was raised in "jerks," presumably as the scout pulled the rope hand over hand.
The flag was hoisted slowly at the beginning, but gradually accelerated up the pole.
The flag began rising slowly, then speeded up, and finally slowed down near the top to accomplish a gentle stop.
Impossible!