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The figure shows the x-t plot of one-dimensional motion of a particle. Is it correct to say from the graph that the particle moves in a straight line for t < 0 - Physics

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The figure shows the x-t plot of one-dimensional motion of a particle. Is it correct to say from the graph that the particle moves in a straight line for t < 0 and on a parabolic path for t > 0? If not, suggest a suitable physical context for this graph.

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It is not correct to say that the particle moves in a straight line for t < 0 (i.e., -ve) and on a parabolic path for t > 0 (i.e., + ve) because the x-t graph can not show the path of the particle.

For the graph, a suitable physical context can be the particle thrown from the top of a tower at the instant t =0.

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Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line - Exercises [Page 58]

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Chapter 3 Motion in a Straight Line
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