Motion in a Straight Line - Result Question 28
29. The displacement time graph of a moving particle is shown below
The instantaneous velocity of the particle is negative at the point
(a) $D$
(b) $F$
(c) $C$
(d) $E$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 29. (d)
Solution:
- (d) At $E$, the slope of the curve is negative.
The line bending towards time axis represents decreasing velocity or negative velocity of the particle. It means the particle possesses retardation.