Forces 2 Flashcards
What does a distance time graph look like when it’s stationary or moving at a constant speed
A horizontal line
What does the gradient represent on a distance Time graph
Represents the objects speed
For a distance time graph what goes on the x axis
Time
For a distance time graph what goes on the y axis
Distance in m
What does a negative gradient represent on a velocity time graph
Deceleration
For a velocity time graph what goes on the x axis
Time
For a velocity time graph what goes on the y axis
Velocity
What does the area under the line represent on a velocity time graph
Distance travelled
What does inertia mean
Objects tendency to stay at rest or in uniform motion
what is a contact force
if two objects must touch each other to interact
give two examples of contact force
friction and air resistance