Acceleration and Velocity - Time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
Define Acceleration
A
How quickly VELOCITY is changing
2
Q
This change in velocity can be a change in…
A
Speed or Direction or Both
3
Q
What is the formula for Acceleration?
A
Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time taken
4
Q
What is the unit for Acceleration?
A
m/s²
5
Q
What does the GRADIENT mean on a Velocity - Time Graph?
A
Acceleration
6
Q
Flat sections on V - T graphs?
A
Steady speed
7
Q
Uphill sections (/) on V - T graphs?
A
Acceleration
8
Q
Downhill sections () on V - T graphs?
A
Deceleration
9
Q
The steeper the graph…
A
… the GREATER the Acceleration or Deceleration
10
Q
What can you work out from the area underneath a V - T graph?
A
The DISTANCE
