GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a speed vs. time graph, a straight line shows that acceleration is
A
decreasing
B
increasing
C
constatnt
D
zero
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the graph is a straight line (not parallel to the x axis), the velocity is increasing uniformly i.e. the body moves with constant acceleration. The slope of the graph at any point gives the value of acceleration at that point.

Detailed explanation-2: -Constant acceleration means a horizontal line for the acceleration graph. The acceleration is the slope of the velocity graph. Constant acceleration = constant slope = straight line for the velocity graph.

Detailed explanation-3: -A straight horizontal line on a speed-time graph means that speed is constant. It is not changing over time. A straight line does not mean that the object is not moving!

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