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Q · Motion in a Straight lineMedium · 45s
The area under a velocity-time graph represents:
TopicMotion in a Straight line
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The area under the velocity-time graph gives displacement (can be negative) and distance (magnitude).
Final Answer: Option D — Both B and C