In a time-position graph (also known as a displacement-time graph) where the velocity of an object is constant, the following observations can be made:
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Slope of the Line Segment: The graph will show a straight line. The slope of this line represents the velocity of the object. Since the velocity is constant, the slope will remain the same throughout the entire graph.
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Velocity of the Object: The velocity of the object will be a constant value, which can be calculated from the slope of the line. If the slope is positive, the object is moving in the positive direction at a constant speed. If the slope is negative, the object is moving in the negative direction at a constant speed. If the slope is zero, the object is at rest.
In summary, a constant velocity on a time-position graph is indicated by a straight line with a consistent slope, corresponding to the constant speed of the object.