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What type of motion is represented by each one of the following graphs?

a. The motion represented by first graph is Uniform acceleration


b. The motion represented by first graph is Constant speed


c. The motion represented by first graph is Uniform retardation


d. The motion represented by first graph is Non-uniform retardation


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Which graph represents the case of :


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Study the speed-time graph of a car given alongside and answer the following questions :

(i) What type of motion is represented by OA?


(ii) What type of motion is represented by AB?


(iii) Wht type of motion is represented by BC?


(iv) What is the acceleration of car from O to A?


(v) What is the acceleration of car A to B?


(vi) What is the retardation of car from B to C?

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