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algebraA graph of distance vs. time is a straight line. What does the slope represent?
A
Speed
B
Distance
C
Time
D
Acceleration
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Rate of change definition.
- Slope: .
- Physics: Distance / Time = Speed (or Velocity).
💡 Strategic Tip: The slope of a position-time graph is velocity.
Choice B is incorrect.Choice C is incorrect.Choice D is incorrect because acceleration is the slope of a velocity-time graph.