Question detail
What does a downward sloping line on a velocity-time graph represent?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Constant speed
- B. Constant acceleration
- C. Deceleration
- D. No movement
Answer
Deceleration
Explanation
A downward sloping line indicates that the velocity is decreasing over time, which is referred to as deceleration.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Velocity-Time Graphs
Students often think a horizontal line on a velocity-time graph indicates no movement, rather than constant velocity.
Remind students that a horizontal line represents constant velocity, meaning the object is moving at a steady speed in a straight line.
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