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Unilorin Post-UTME Physics 2021 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Motion

The term, rectilinear acceleration means the rate of increase of

  1. A.velocity along a circular path in a unit time.
  2. B.distance along a rectangular path in a unit time.
  3. C.displacement along a straight-line path in a unit time.
  4. D.velocity along a straight-line path in a unit time.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (velocity along a straight-line path in a unit time.)

Explanation

Rectilinear means along a straight line, and acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.