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Question
If d varies directly as t2, then we can write dt2 = k, where k is some constant.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Since, two quantities x and y are said to be in inverse proportion, if an increases in x cause a proportional decreases in y and vice-versa, in such a manner that the product of their corresponding values remains constant.
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