3.2 Motion graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a distance-time graph
A
the distance that something travels over a certain time
2
Q
What happens to the line on the distance-time graph if you stay still
A
The line is horizontal
3
Q
What happens to the line on the distance-time graph if you go at a constant speed
A
it goes up gradually
4
Q
What happens if the line is steep?
What happens if the line is not steep?
A
The slope of a distance time graph tells you the speed,
- if the line is steep the object is moving fast
- if its not steep the object is moving slowly
5
Q
State what a more realistic graph shows
A
It shows that the change of speed is shown in the graph and the slope changes gradually not suddenly
6
Q
What happens if your speed is changing
A
You are then accelerating
7
Q
acceleration definition
A
the amount by which the speed increases in one second
