9.1 Displacement-time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
x and y axis on displacement-time graphs
A
Time is on x-axis
Displacement is on y-axis
2
Q
What variable is x-axis
A
Dependent variable
3
Q
What variable is y-axis
A
Independent variable
4
Q
What does horizontal line indicate on Displacement-time graph
A
That the particle is stationary
5
Q
What does gradient represent on Displacement-time graphs
A
Velocity
6
Q
What does downwards sloping straight line represent on Displacement-time graph
A
That the particle is travelling back towards the starting point (negative velocity)
7
Q
What do curved lines represent on Displacement-time graphs
A
Acceleration, deceleration
8
Q
What is velocity
A
The rate of change of displacement
9
Q
Equation for velocity
A
Total displacement / time
10
Q
Equation for speed
A
Total distance / time
