A Particle Is Moving at Constant Velocity

question 38

Multiple Choice

A particle is moving at constant velocity. Its position at t = 1.0 s is 3.0 m and its position at t = 4.0 s is 15.0 m. What is the slope of the position-time graph for this particle?

• A) 0, since this is a constant velocity situation.
• B) 4.0 m/s
• C) 4.0 m/s²
• D) 9.0 m/s
• E) 12 m/s²

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