The area under the velocity-time graph for a particle moving in a straight line with uniform acceleration gives
- A. its average velocity
- B. its net displacement ✓
- C. the distance travelled by it
- D. its average speed
Correct Answer: B. its net displacement
Explanation
The integral (or area under the curve) of velocity with respect to time represents the net displacement of the particle.
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