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The slope of displacement-time graph being negative implies

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that the object moves towards the reference point
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that the object moves away from the reference point
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that the object is stationary
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A that the object moves towards the reference point
Negative slope of a displacement-time graph indicates negative velocity.
Velocity is measured negative when a body moves towards the reference point.

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