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Question
For uniform motion _________
Options
The distance-time graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.
The speed-time graph is a straight line inclined to the time axis.
The speed-time graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.
The acceleration-time graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.
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Solution
For uniform motion The speed-time graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.
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