Answer: 50 m.
- A 50 m
- B 25 m
- C 100 m
- D 40 m
Correct answer: A. 50 m
Explanation: Distance equals the area under the graph = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 5 × 20 = 50 m.
On a velocity-time graph for uniform acceleration, the slope of the line gives the acceleration and the shaded area under the line gives the displacement.
Concept context
Equations of motion, projectile motion, relative velocity. Foundation of all mechanics.