A straight-line velocity–time graph for a stone in free fall passes through the points and

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

Problem

A straight-line velocity–time graph for a stone in free fall passes through the points

(0\,\text{s},\,0\,\text{m/s})

and

(2\,\text{s},\,19.6\,\text{m/s})

. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity indicated by this graph.