Question detail
What does a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph represent?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Constant acceleration
- B. Constant velocity
- C. Increasing speed
- D. Decreasing speed
Answer
Constant velocity
Explanation
A horizontal line indicates that the velocity remains unchanged over time, meaning the object is moving at a constant velocity.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Velocity-Time Graphs
Students often confuse the interpretation of the gradient of a velocity-time graph, thinking it represents distance rather than acceleration.
Remember that the gradient of a velocity-time graph indicates acceleration, while the area under the graph represents distance travelled.
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