Graphs Flashcards

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1
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What does the gradient represent

A

Rise/run

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What part of the graph shows the most of what that gradient equals

A

The steepest gradient

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3
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How do you find the distance travelled of a graph

A

Area under graph = distance travelled

D = A1 + A2

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4
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Which directions on a graph show a positive/negative quantity

A

Positive - Up and Right

Negative- Down and left

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5
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How do you find the displacement of a graph

A

Area under graph = displacement

Δs = A1 + A2

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6
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How do you write units on graphs?

A

NOT WITH BRACKETS but a forward slash between the quantity and its unit

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7
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How much of each axis of the graph should you use?

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At least 50% if possible do 2/3

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What symbol do you use to plot points on a graph?

A

An X or a dot

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9
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What must a LOBF or COBF look like?

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Should be well rounded
The summation of distances above it should roughly equal to the summation of distances below
The COBF should be a smooth curve

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