PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
For a body released from rest, the velocity–time graph is a straight line passing through the origin. What physical quantity is represented by the slope of this line?
(a) Uniform retardation equal to −g
(b) Half the acceleration due to gravity, 2g
(c) Acceleration due to gravity, g
(d) Net downward acceleration smaller than g because of air resistance