The displacement-time graph for a body with non-uniform motion is a _____.

straight line at 45 $^{\circ}$ with x-axis

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straight line parallel to x-axis

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straight line parallel to y-axis

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curve

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Solution

The correct option is D
curve

The displacement-time graph for a body with non-uniform motion is a curve. In non-uniform motion, body travels different distances in equal intervals of time, hence its velocity is not constant.

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For uniform motion :

(a) the distance-graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.

(b) the speed-time graph is a straight line inclined to the time axis.

(d) the acceleration-time graph is a straight line parallel to the time axis.

What can you say about the nature of motion of a body if its displacement-time graph is

(a) a straight line parallel to time axis?

(b) a straight line inclined to the time axis with an acute angle?

(d) a curve?

The displacement-time graph can never be a straight line parallel to x axis. Why?

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