P2 1 Distance And Velocity Time Graphs Flashcards
0
Q
Distance time graph characteristics
A
Stationary- horizontal line
Constant speed- a straight line which slopes upwards
Gradient- shows object’s speed
1
Q
What is the distance, time and speed relationship?
A
Distance = time x speed
2
Q
What is velocity?
A
Velocity is speed in a given direction.
3
Q
What is acceleration?
A
Acceleration is the change of velocity per second. The unit is m/s^2
4
Q
How do you work out the acceleration?
A
Acceleration = change of velocity / time taken.
5
Q
What is deceleration?
A
Deceleration is the change of velocity per second when an object SLOWS down.
6
Q
Characteristics of a velocity time graph
A
Horizontal line- acceleration is zero ( either constant speed or stationary)
Gradient- acceleration
Area under the line- distance travelled
