The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement or distance traveled by the object. For example, if the graph forms a triangle, the area of the triangle represents the total displacement during the given time interval.
What information does the area under a velocity-time graph provide about an object’s motion?
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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement or distance traveled by the object. In the case of uniformly accelerated motion, the area corresponds to the total distance covered. For non-uniform motion, it indicates the displacement over the given time interval. Calculating this area helps determine the object’s overall motion and its change in position over time.