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The slope of the velocity-time graph gives : (a) Displacement (b) Speed (c) Distance (d) Acceleration

Category: Motion in One Dimension ICSE

February 21, 2024

Answer

Acceleration

Reason — As, acceleration is the ratio of velocity and time, therefore, the slope gives the acceleration.

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