Question

Given the velocity-time graph. How can it be used to find the distance of the body in a given time.

• A. The total area under velocity-time graph
• B. The net area under velocity-time graph
• C. slope of velocity-time graph
• D. negative slope of velocity-time graph

Answer 1

The correct option is A The total area under velocity-time graph

The net area(considering both positive and negative areas) between the line and the time axis of the velocity-time graph is equal to the magnitude of displacement of the object.

When all areas are taken as positive then the total area under the velocity-time graph gives the distance covered by the body in a 1-d motion.