On a graph that shows acceleration on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis, the area under the curve represents
A) average acceleration.
B) average velocity.
C) change in velocity.
D) displacement.
E) total distance.

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The area under an acceleration vs. time graph represents the change in velocity, as acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.

On a Graph That Shows Acceleration on the Vertical Axis