distance-time graphs Flashcards
1
Q
what is the gradient of this line?
distance
l………./
l……../
l……/
l…./
l../
l/———————————x
time
A
moving at a constant speed
2
Q
what is the gradient of this line?
distance
l
l
l———————
l
l
l——————————–x
time
A
stationary
3
Q
what is stationary?
A
not moving
4
Q
speed line A is more slanted than speed line B on a graph. which speed is fastest?
A
B
5
Q
what is deceleration?
A
speed slowing down
6
Q
what is the gradient of an upards curved line
A
acceleration
7
Q
what is the speed when its at stationary?
A
0
8
Q
how to calculate speed?
A
speed=distance/time
9
Q
how to calculate speed of a journey?
A
use equation for each constant speed.
10
Q
what gradient is a tangent?
A
speed of acceleration
