Acceleration and Velocity Flashcards

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What does a flat section mean in a velocity time graph?

A

It means it’s travelling at a steady speed

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The steeper the velocity time graph..

A

the greater the acceleration or deceleration

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What is the gradient in a velocity time graph?

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The gradient is acceleration

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What are uphill sections in a velocity time graph?

A

Acceleration

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What do downhill sections show in a velocity time graph?

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Deceleration

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What does a curve mean in a velocity time graph?

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It means that it’s changing acceleration

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