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PHY 101 Kinematics in One Dimension Objective Question

Question

On a velocity-time (v-t) graph for an object moving with constant acceleration, the graph is represented by a
Options
A horizontal straight line.
B vertical straight line.
C straight line with a constant slope.
Correct Answer
D curved line.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Constant acceleration means the velocity changes at a constant rate. On a v-t graph, the rate of change of velocity is the slope. Therefore, constant acceleration is represented by a straight line whose slope (Δv/Δt) is constant and non-zero.

Hint

What does the slope of a velocity-time graph represent? How would that slope appear if acceleration is constant?

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