Velocity and Distance Flashcards

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What does a flat section mean in a distance time graph?

A

It means that it’s stopped

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What do curves represent on a distance time graph?

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Curves represent acceleration or deceleration

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What do straight uphill and downhill sections mean in a distance time graph?

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It means that it’s travelling at a steady speed

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The steeper the distance time graph..

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the faster it’s going

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What is speed and velocity measured in?

A

Metres per second (m/s)

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What is the gradient in a distance time graph?

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The gradient is speed

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