Topic 9 velocity time graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What goes on the x axis on a velocity time graph
A
Time
2
Q
What goes on the y axis on a velocity time graph
A
Velocity
3
Q
What does a flat line mean
A
Constant velocity
4
Q
What does a horizontal line mean
A
Change in velocity
5
Q
What does the gradient represent in a velocity time graph
A
Acceleration
6
Q
What does the area under the line represent
A
Distance travelled
7
Q
What would backwards motion look like
A
The line would go under the graph. Y axis goes in negative
8
Q
What does a steep gradient mean
A
Fast increase or decrease in velocity
9
Q
What does a shallow gradient mean
A
Slow increase or decrease in velocity
10
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