For an object moving with constant velocity

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

For an object moving with constant velocity uu, the area under its velocity-time graph between t=0t=0 and t=Tt=T is uTuT, which equals the displacement in that time interval. How can an area be equal to a distance? Explain using the dimensions of the quantities on the coordinate axes.

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