Speed/Acceleration graphs Flashcards

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1
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A typical speed graph will have what on its axis

A

Distance or position over time

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2
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Straight line on an acceleration graph

A

No speed

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3
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Diagonal line going steeply up on an acceleration graph

A

Fast constant speed

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4
Q

And arc going up. On a speed graph

A

Increasing acceleration

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5
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Lines going up and down on a speed graph

A

Change in velocity

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6
Q

Acceleration graphs have what on there axis

A

Speed or velocity over time

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7
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Constant speed on a speed graph

A

Straight line anywhere on the graph

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8
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An arc going up on a speed graph

A

Change in acceleration

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9
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A straight line at zero on an acceleration graph

A

Stopped

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10
Q

Calculating velocity

A

Final speed subtracted from initial speed divided by time

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11
Q

Work is what times what

A

Force times distance

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12
Q

Work is measured in…

A

Jewels

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13
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Power is what divided by what

A

Work divided by time

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14
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If force is applied to an object will move what way?

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The object has to move in the same direction as the force being applied

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