Figure shows the position time graph for a particle in one dimensional motion. Which of the graphs in figure represent the variation in the velocity of the particle with time?

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Figure shows the position time graph for a particle in one dimensional motion. Which of the graphs in figure represent the variation in the velocity of the particle with time? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Initially slope is positive, so velocity is positive. Then slope is zero, so velocity is zero. The slope is negative so velocity is negative.

Q. Figure shows the position time graph for a particle in one dimensional motion. Which of the graphs in figure represent the variation in the velocity of the particle with time?

Initially slope is positive, so velocity is positive. Then slope is zero, so velocity is zero. The slope is negative so velocity is negative.

Initially slope is positive, so velocity is positive. Then slope is zero, so velocity is zero.
The slope is negative so velocity is negative.