If the acceleration of a body is zero then the slope of its v-t graph:
Correct answer: A. parallel to time axis
- A. parallel to time axis
- B. perpendicular to time axis
- C. Straight line from the origin
- D. Straight line inclined to the time axis at an angle of 45o
Explanation
The slope of a velocity-time (v-t) graph represents acceleration. If the acceleration of a body is zero, it means the velocity is constant, leading to a horizontal line on the graph, parallel to the time axis. Option A is correct as it correctly describes this scenario. Option B is incorrect because a line perpendicular to the time axis is not possible in this context. Option C and Option D both describe scenarios where there is a change in velocity, indicating the presence of acceleration, which contradicts the condition of zero acceleration.
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