3.4 Velocity-time Graphs Flashcards

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What is the gradient of a velocity-time graph equal to

A

The acceleration

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What does a straight line of positive gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?

A

Constant acceleration

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What does a straight line of zero gradient ( isn’t going up nor down ) mean on a velocity-time graph?

A

Constant velocity or zero acceleration

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What does a straight line of constant negative gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?

A

Constant deceleration

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What does a curve with changing gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?

A

Change in acceleration/ the acceleration is changing

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What does the area under the graph represent on a velocity-time graph?

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The total displacement of the object

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How would you calculate displacement for changing accelerations?

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Count the squares underneath the graph

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