Acceleration + Velocity Time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What is acceleration
A
How quickly velocity is changing
Change in speed or direction or both
2
Q
The formula for acceleration
A
Acceleration = change in velocity / time taken
3
Q
What does the gradient equal on a velocity time graph
A
Acceleration
4
Q
Flat sections on a velocity time graph
A
Steady speed
5
Q
The steeper sections on a velocity time graph mean
A
The greater the acceleration or deceleration
6
Q
Uphill sections on a velocity time graph equal
A
Acceleration
7
Q
Downhill sections mean
A
Deceleration
8
Q
A curve means
A
Changing acceleration
