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Question
The velocity-time graph of a body in motion is a straight line inclined to the time axis. The correct statement is ___________
Options
Velocity is uniform
Acceleration is uniform
Both velocity and acceleration are uniform
Neither velocity nor acceleration is uniform.
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Solution
The velocity-time graph of a body in motion is a straight line inclined to the time axis. The correct statement is Acceleration is uniform.
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