A car is traveling on an interstate where north is taken to be the positive direction. A graph of the distance it has moved as a function of time is shown. What is the physical significance of the slope?

A. The distance the car has moved.

B. The velocity of the car.

C. The acceleration of the car.




B. The velocity of the car.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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