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Published on: September 12, 2026
The figure shows the velocity-time graph of a cyclist who moves along a straight line
tarting with velocity of
, and coming to rest at
. Choose the incorrect option.

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
To find the correct answer, we will evaluate each option based on the given velocity-time graph.
1. **Calculate the distance**: The distance covered by the cyclist can be found by calculating the area under the velocity-time graph. The graph shows three parts:
2. **Evaluate the other options**:
1. **Calculate the distance**: The distance covered by the cyclist can be found by calculating the area under the velocity-time graph. The graph shows three parts:
- **From 0 to 10 seconds**, the velocity is increasing from 0 to 10 m/s. The area is a triangle: A1 = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 10 = 50 m.
- **From 10 to 20 seconds**, the cyclist travels at a constant velocity of 10 m/s. The area is a rectangle: A2 = 10 \times 10 = 100 m.
- **From 20 to 30 seconds**, the velocity decreases from 10 m/s to 0 m/s. The area is a triangle: A3 = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 10 = 50 m.
2. **Evaluate the other options**:
- **Option B** states the distance covered at a constant velocity (10 m/s) from 10 to 20 seconds is indeed 100 m.
- **Option C** states the velocity at t = 25s is 5 m/s, which is correct.
- **Option D** states the acceleration at t = 30s is 0 (since the velocity is constant), which is correct.
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