Look at the graphs (a) to (d) carefully and state, with reasons, which of these cannot possibly represent one-dimensional motion of a particle.

Open in App

Solution

All the four graphs are impossible.
(a) A particle cannot have two different positions at the same time;
(b) A particle cannot have velocity in opposite directions at the same time;
(c) Speed is always non-negative;
(d) Total path length of a particle can never decrease with time
. (Note, the arrows on the graphs are meaningless).

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Look at the graphs (a) to (d) (Fig. 3.20) carefully and state, with reasons, which of these cannot possibly represent one-dimensional motion of a particle.

Look at the graphs (a) to (d) (Fig. 3.20) carefully and state, with reasons, which of these cannot possibly represent one-dimensional motion of a particle.

a)

b)

c)

d)

Which of the following graphs cannot possibly represent one dimensional motion of a particle?

Which of the following displacement time (x-t) graphs can possibly represent the one-dimensional motion of a particle?

Q. Consider the following five graphs (note the axis carefully). Which of the following represents motion at constant speed?

(A)

Join BYJU'S Learning Program