acceleration and velocity time graphs Flashcards by Melissa Hopper | Brainscape

Q

what is acceleration

A

how quickly the velocity is changing

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Q

in a velocity time graph, what does the gradient show

A

acceleration

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Q

what do flat lines on a velocity time graph show

A

steady speed

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Q

what do uphill lines show

A

acceleration

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Q

what do downhill lines show

A

deceleration

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Q

what does a curve show

A

a change in acceleration

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Q

how do you calculate acceleration on a velocity time graph

A

rise/ run

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