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WAEC Physics 2014 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the velocity-time graphs below correctly describes the motion of a body pulled by a force that is equal to the frictional force acting on it?

Diagram for question 5
  • A. Graph A
  • B. Graph B
  • C. Graph CCorrect
  • D. Graph D

Explanation

When the applied force equals the frictional force, the net force is zero, so the body moves at constant velocity — represented by a horizontal straight line (graph C).

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