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Question
State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.
The velocity – time graph of a particle falling freely under gravity would be a straight line parallel to the x axis.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False,
Correct statement: The velocity time graph of a particle falling freely under gravity would be a straight line perpendicular to the x axis.
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