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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The velocity of a moving object is given by the:
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A gradient of a displacement-time graph
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B area of a velocity-time graph
C area of a displacement-time graph
D gradient of a velocity-time graph
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with time. On a displacement-time graph, the gradient (slope) at any point gives the instantaneous velocity.

Hint

Recall the graphical interpretation of velocity.

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