Unit 6 Flashcards
What is the Equation for a Reciprocal Graph?
y = k/x
What are Straight Line Graphs also known as?
Linear Graphs
What is the Equation for a Linear Graph/Straight Line Graph?
y = mx + c
What does ‘M’ stand for?
The Gradient
What does ‘C’ stand for?
The Y-Intercept
What Lines have the same Gradient?
Parallel Lines
How do you find the Gradient between Two Points?
M = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
What is the Equation for Quadratic Graphs?
Y = ax^2 + bx + c
OR
Y = x^2
What is the Equation for Cubic Graphs?
Y = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d
OR
Y = x^3
What is the Area under the Graph called?
The Displacement of the Object
What is the Gradient of the Tangent to a Curve?
The Acceleration at that time
What is the Equation of a Circle with Centre the Origin and Radius r?
x^2 + y^2 = r^2
If the Gradient of a Line is ‘M’, what is the Gradient of the Line Perpendicular to it?
- 1/m (Negative Reciprocal)
What is the Gradient of a Line?
How Steep the Line is
What does the Gradient of a Line Represent on a Real Life Graph?
The Rate of Change
