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⚛️ Physics  ·  Motion in a Straight Line  ·  NEET & JEE

For a body falling freely from rest, the distance covered is proportional to:

Answer: t 2.

  • A t
  • B t<sup>2</sup>
  • C &radic;t
  • D 1/t

Correct answer: B. t<sup>2</sup>

Explanation: With u = 0, s = (1/2)gt<sup>2</sup>, so distance is proportional to the square of the time elapsed.

tvuvTΔtΔvslope = aarea = displacement (s)

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.

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