Question detail
What does a straight 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. Stationary object
- D. Changing speed
Answer
Constant acceleration
Explanation
A straight sloping line indicates that the velocity of the object is changing at a constant rate, which is defined as constant acceleration.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Velocity-Time Graphs
Students often confuse a straight sloping line on a velocity-time graph with constant speed instead of constant acceleration.
Remind students that a straight sloping line indicates a constant change in velocity, which is defined as acceleration.
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