Velocity and acceleration graph of this force?

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When a force of 3.0N is applied to a block on a flat surface, the resulting velocity graph shows a linear increase over time, indicating that the velocity is not constant. The acceleration graph remains constant, reflecting the continuous application of the force. This discussion clarifies that while the velocity increases, it does so at a steady rate due to the constant acceleration produced by the applied force.

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If a force F of 3.0N is applied to a block on a flat surface. What would the velocity and acceleration graph look like?

Wouldn't it be constant velocity??
 
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tica86 said:
If a force F of 3.0N is applied to a block on a flat surface. What would the velocity and acceleration graph look like?

Wouldn't it be constant velocity??

No. The velocity increases but the acceleration remains constant.
 

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