Explain the differences between the two graphs.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) This graph represents the uniform acceleration of a body that starts from rest. At time $t = 0$,the velocity of the body is $0 \ m/s$.
$(b)$ This graph represents the uniform acceleration of a body that does not start from rest. At time $t = 0$,the body already possesses an initial velocity represented by the intercept on the velocity axis.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Name the force which is responsible for change in position or state of an object.

$(a)$ Differentiate between distance and displacement.
$(b)$ Under what conditions is the magnitude of average velocity of an object equal to its average speed?

Mention some uses of velocity-time graphs.

Four speed-time graphs are shown below. Which graph represents the following cases?
$(i)$ $A$ ball thrown vertically upwards and returning to the hand of the thrower.
$(ii)$ $A$ body decelerating to a constant speed and then accelerating.

Ravi told his friend that his house is $1 \,km$ toward south from the main Post Office. Express the displacement and the distance moved by the friend from the Post Office when he arrives at Ravi's house. Mention the reference point chosen by you.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo