SP1d - Velocity/time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
On a velocity time graph, what does:
A horizontal line mean?
A
The object is travelling at a constant velocity
2
Q
On a velocity time graph, what does:
A sloping line mean?
A
The object is accelerating
3
Q
On a velocity time graph, what does it mean if the sloping line is very steep?
A
The object has a high acceleration
4
Q
On a velocity time graph, what does:
A line sloping down to the right mean?
A
The object is decelerating
5
Q
How do you find the acceleration of an object using a velocity/time graph?
A
By calculating the gradient of the line
6
Q
On a velocity time graph, what does:
A line below the horizontal axis mean?
A
A negative velocity
7
Q
How do you find the distance an object has travelled?
A
Calculate the area under the velocity time graph
