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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The acceleration of a moving object is equal to the:
Options
A Gradient of a displacement-time graph
B Area of a velocity-time graph
C Area of a displacement-time graph
D Gradient of a velocity-time graph
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acceleration is the gradient (slope) of a velocity-time graph.

Hint

Derivative of velocity with respect to time gives acceleration.

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