The area under acceleration-time graph represents: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The area under acceleration-time graph represents:
A. Change in velocity
B. Distance
C. Displacement
D. Velocity
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Acceleration a = dv/dt ⇒ dv = a·dt. Integrating: ∫dv = ∫a·dt ⇒ Δv = area under a-t graph. Slope of v-t gives acceleration; area under a-t gives velocity change. Memory aid: 'a-t graph area = Δv; v-t graph area = displacement'. Graph interpretation skill essential for motion analysis in competitive exams.

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