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What does the slope of the curve on a velocity-versus-time graph represent?
The quantity represented by the slope of the curve on a velocity-versus time graph.
Answer to Problem 17A
Acceleration
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The acceleration acting on an object is given by,
The slope of the velocity versus time graph can be written as,
Using the above formula mentioned, it is basically the acceleration.
Conclusion:
Hence, the slope of a velocity versus time graph represents the acceleration.
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