P2.1.5 - Velocity-Time Graph Flashcards
What does the gradient on any graph with time tell you?
The rate of change with time
How do you calculate acceleration from velocity-time graphs?
You take readings and do the equation.
If the acceleration is negative, what can be assumed about the final velocity?
It is lower than the initial velocity
How do you calculate the displacement in a velocity-time graph?
The area under the line of a velocity-time graph
How do you calculate distance travelled in a velocity-time graph?
You look at the readings for distance
How do you calculate displacement using squares on a velocity-time graph?
You calculate the distance each square is worth and then count the squares under the line of the velocity-time graph.