Graphical Analysis in Physics: Master the Art of Data Visualization

Question 1

What does the y-intercept of a graph represent?

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The value of y when x is zero.

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The value of x when y is zero.

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The slope of the graph.

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The area under the graph.

Question 2

Differentiate between linear and non-linear graphs:

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Linear graphs have constant gradients, while non-linear graphs do not.

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Non-linear graphs have constant gradients, while linear graphs do not.

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Linear graphs are straight lines, while non-linear graphs are curved lines.

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Non-linear graphs are straight lines, while linear graphs are curved lines.

Question 3

Differentiate between positive and negative gradients:

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Positive gradient indicates increasing relationship, negative indicates decreasing.

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Negative gradient indicates increasing relationship, positive indicates decreasing.

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Positive gradient indicates a straight line, negative indicates a curved line.

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Negative gradient indicates a straight line, positive indicates a curved line.

Question 4

An object moves with a constant velocity. Which line on a distance-time graph represents its motion?

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A straight line with a positive slope

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A straight line with a negative slope

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A curved line

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A circle

Question 5

Which of the following graphs is NOT commonly used in physics?

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Circular histogram

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Scatter graph

Question 6

What does the slope of a line graph represent?

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The change in y-value for a unit change in x-value

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The angle of the line with the horizontal axis

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The rate of change

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The intercept

Question 7

Which of the following is the mathematical equation for a straight line?

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y = mx + c

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y = mx^2

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y = cx

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y = m/x

Question 8

Which of the following methods can be used to determine the line of best fit for a scatter graph?

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Least squares regression

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Linear interpolation

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Quadratic interpolation

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Linear extrapolation

Question 9

What does the correlation coefficient of a scatter graph indicate?

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The strength and direction of the linear relationship between the variables

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The slope of the line of best fit

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The y-intercept of the line of best fit

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The gradient of the line of best fit

Question 10

What does a negative correlation coefficient imply?

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A negative linear relationship between the variables

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A positive linear relationship between the variables

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No relationship between the variables

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A non-linear relationship between the variables

Question 11

Which equation represents a line with a gradient of 2 and a y-intercept of 3?

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y = 2x + 3

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y = 3x + 2

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a common use of graphical analysis in physics?

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Solving equations

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Analyzing data from experiments

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Making predictions based on trends

Question 13

On a velocity-time graph, a negative gradient indicates:

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Deceleration

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Acceleration

Question 14

Which graph type typically represents an inverse relationship?

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A straight line with a negative gradient

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A straight line with a positive gradient

Question 15

What is the key difference between a scatter plot and a line graph?

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Scatter plots show individual data points, while line graphs show the trend.

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Line graphs show individual data points, while scatter plots show the trend

Question 16

How is it recommended to handle outliers in a dataset when creating a graph?

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Plot them as separate points with clear labels

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Plot them as separate points

Question 17

What does the displacement when the force is zero represent on a force-displacement graph?

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The intercept of the graph

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The force required to move the object

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The work done on the object

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The acceleration of the object

Question 18

Which unit is valid for the gradient of a position-time graph?

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m/s

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m/s^2

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m^2/s

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m^2/s^2

Question 19

A graph of potential energy against displacement is a straight line with a positive slope. What can be inferred about the force acting on the object?

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It is a conservative force

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It is a non-conservative force

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It is a constant force

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It is an increasing force

Question 20

Which graph is used to determine the resonant frequency of a damped harmonic oscillator?

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Amplitude vs. frequency

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Displacement vs. time

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Velocity vs. time

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Acceleration vs. time

Question 21

What is the y-intercept of a force-extension graph?

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The extension of the spring when no force is applied

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The initial length of the spring

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The force required to extend the spring by 1 cm

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The gradient of the graph

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of graphical analysis in physics?

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Performing mathematical operations

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Visualizing data

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Identifying trends and patterns

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Communicating scientific results

Question 23

What is the independent variable in a velocity-time graph?

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Time

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Displacement

Question 24

The equation of a straight line is y = mx + c. What does 'm' represent?

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The gradient of the line

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The y-intercept of the line

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The x-intercept of the line

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The area under the line

Question 25

Calculate the gradient of a straight-line graph using the formula:

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(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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y/x

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x/y

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(x2 - x1) / (y2 - y1)

Question 26

A graph's y-intercept is 5. What does this represent?

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Initial value of y

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Graph's slope

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Graph's x-intercept

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Negative y-intercept

Question 27

Which graph type best depicts an inverse proportionality relationship?

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Hyperbolic graph

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Linear graph

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Exponential graph

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Parabolic graph

Question 28

In a graph with a positive correlation, what relationship exists between variables?

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As one increases, so does the other

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As one increases, the other decreases

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No relationship

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Nonlinear relationship

Question 29

A graph's steep gradient suggests what about the variables' relationship?

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Strong correlation

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Weak correlation

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No relationship

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Nonlinear relationship

Question 30

What is the purpose of error bars on a graph?

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Indicate data uncertainty

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Enhance graph aesthetics

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Display data range

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Highlight crucial data points

Question 31

A graph's linear relationship implies what about the variables?

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Direct proportionality

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Inverse proportionality

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No relationship

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Nonlinear relationship

Question 32

How do scatter graphs differ from line graphs?

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Scatter graphs display individual data points, while line graphs connect them

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Line graphs display individual data points, while scatter graphs connect them

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They are identical graph types

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Scatter graphs handle quantitative data, while line graphs handle qualitative data

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of utilizing graphical analysis in physics?

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Solving complex equations without simplification

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Visualizing relationships between variables

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Identifying patterns and trends

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Making predictions and extrapolating data

Question 34

A graph with a positive gradient indicates:

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A direct proportional relationship

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An inverse proportional relationship

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No relationship between variables

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A non-linear relationship

Question 35

Which of the following represents the y-intercept of a graph?

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The point where the graph crosses the y-axis

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The point where the graph crosses the x-axis

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The gradient of the graph

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The slope of the graph

Question 36

A relationship between variables that is represented by a straight line on a graph is known as:

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Linear

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Quadratic

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Exponential

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Logarithmic

Question 37

Which of the following equations depicts a graph with a gradient of -2 and a y-intercept of 3?

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y = -2x + 3

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y = 2x - 3

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y = 3x - 2

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y = 3x + 2

Question 38

A graph shows that the distance travelled by an object is proportional to the square of the time taken. What type of relationship is this?

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Quadratic

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Linear

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Exponential

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Logarithmic

Question 39

What is the gradient of a graph that represents a constant value?

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0

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1

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Infinity

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Undefined

Question 40

A graph of voltage plotted against current is scientifically recognized as:

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A characteristic curve

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A dispersion graph

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A scatter plot

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A histogram

Question 41

Which of the following graphs best represents an inverse relationship?

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A straight line with a negative gradient

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A straight line with a positive gradient

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A parabola

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A circle

Question 42

The gradient of a velocity-time graph represents:

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Acceleration

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Displacement

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Velocity

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Time

Question 43

What is the intercept of a graph that passes through the origin?

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There is no intercept for a graph that passes through the origin

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The point where the graph crosses the x-axis

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The point where the graph crosses the y-axis

Question 44

A graph shows a curve with a turning point. What does this indicate about the relationship between the variables?

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The relationship is non-linear

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The relationship is linear

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The relationship is direct

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The relationship is inverse

Question 45

Which of the following graphs represents a linear relationship?

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y = 2x + 1

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y = e^x

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y = sin(x)

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y = x^2 + 1

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a valid use of graphical analysis in physics?

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Solving differential equations

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Making predictions

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Analyzing experimental data

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Determining relationships between variables

Question 47

A graph shows a positive correlation between two variables. What does this indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other also increases.

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There is no relationship between the variables.

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As one variable increases, the other decreases.

Question 48

The equation of a straight line is given by y = mx + c. What does 'c' represent?

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Intercept

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Slope

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Gradient

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X-coordinate

Question 49

The gradient of a tangent to a curve at a given point:

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Represents the instantaneous rate of change at that point

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Is perpendicular to the curve

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Is always constant

Question 50

The area under a velocity-time graph represents:

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Displacement

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Acceleration

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Velocity