Motion in a Straight Line · NEET Preparation Physics

The velocity-time graph of a particle moving along a straight line is a straight line inclined at an angle of 45^circ to the time axis. The displacem…

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The velocity-time graph of a particle moving along a straight line is a straight line inclined at an angle of 45∘45^\circ to the time axis. The displacement of the particle in the first 4 seconds4\text{ seconds} is:

  1. A.4 m
  2. B.8 mCorrect answer
  3. C.16 m
  4. D.2 m

Solution

The slope of the v-t graph gives acceleration, so a=tan⁡(45∘)=1 m/s2a = \tan(45^\circ) = 1\text{ m/s}^2. Initial velocity can be assumed to be 0 if not specified. Displacement s=ut+12at2=0+12(1)(4)2=8 ms = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 = 0 + \frac{1}{2}(1)(4)^2 = 8\text{ m}. Alternatively, area under the v-t graph = 12×base×height=12×4×4=8 m\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 4 = 8\text{ m}.

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