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When the distance is kept fixed, speed and time vary directly with each other. - Mathematics

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Question

When the distance is kept fixed, speed and time vary directly with each other.

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

When the distance is kept fixed, speed and time vary indirectly/inversely with each other.

Since, if we increase speed, then taken time will less and vice-versa.

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Chapter 10: Direct and Inverse Proportions - Exercise [Page 320]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 10 Direct and Inverse Proportions
Exercise | Q 45. | Page 320

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