Physics

Physics

Problem

A particle moves in a straight line with a constant acceleration aa for a time interval tt, starting with an initial velocity uu. a. (i) Define uniform acceleration. b. (ii) Draw a qualitative velocity–time graph for the motion and, using the geometrical interpretation of the graph, show that the displacement ss of the particle in time tt is given by s=ut+12at2s = ut + \tfrac{1}{2} a t^{2}. State clearly any assumptions made during the derivation.

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