NEET Physics Speed & Velocity MCQ Question
A diagram shows a velocity-time graph for a car in motion with a straight line passing through the origin. What does the slope of this line represent?

The acceleration of the car.
The average speed of the car.
The distance traveled by the car.
The stopping distance of the car.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The slope of a velocity-time graph represents acceleration, as per the relation between velocity and time.
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