On a Graph That Shows Position on the Vertical Axis

question 65

Multiple Choice

On a graph that shows position on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis,a straight line with a negative slope represents

• A)a constant positive acceleration.
• B)a constant negative acceleration.
• C)zero velocity.
• D)a constant positive velocity.
• E)a constant negative velocity.

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