In a velocity-time graph, what does the area under the line represent?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Displacement
The gradient of a velocity-time graph gives acceleration, and the area under it gives displacement.
Answer: Displacement.
Why not the others: Acceleration: acceleration is the gradient. Speed: speed is read from the vertical axis. Force: force cannot be read from this graph.
Answer: Displacement.
Why not the others: Acceleration: acceleration is the gradient. Speed: speed is read from the vertical axis. Force: force cannot be read from this graph.
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