Which of the following graphs represents a body at rest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following graphs represents a body at rest?
A. Displacement-time graph parallel to time axis
B. Displacement-time graph with constant positive slope
C. Velocity-time graph with positive slope
D. Velocity-time graph with zero slope
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For a body at rest, displacement remains constant over time. The displacement-time graph is a horizontal line, parallel to time axis, indicating zero slope (velocity = 0). Option A indicates constant velocity. Option B (velocity-time zero slope) means constant velocity, not necessarily rest (could be constant non-zero velocity). Option D indicates acceleration. So C is correct.

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