On a position versus time graph,the slope of the straight line joining two points on the plotted curve that are separated in time by the interval Dt,is which of the following quantities?
A)average steepness
B)average velocity
C)instantaneous velocity
D)average acceleration

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The slope of a position versus time graph represents velocity. When considering two points separated by a time interval Δt, the slope gives the average velocity over that interval.

On a Position Versus Time Graph,the Slope of the Straight