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The rate of change of velocity is called...

The rate of change of velocity is called

A

impulse

B

momentum

C

displacement

D

acceleration

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D
The rate of change of velocity is called acceleration.
i.e. `a = (v)/(t)`
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  • The unit for the rate of change of velocity will be

    A
    m/s
    B
    `m/s^(2)`
    C
    Ns
    D
    N/s

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    A
    acceleration
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    force
    C
    time
    D
    velocity gradient

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    A
    If both Asseration and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
    B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
    C
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
    D
    If Assertion is false but Reason is true

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