Velocity Graph Flashcards

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What does a ‘Velocity Time Graph’ show?

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  • How the velocity of an object changes with time
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In a velocity graph, what do horizontal lines show?

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  • Object travelling at a constant speed
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What is the pattern in terms of line and velocity?

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  • Higher the line, higher the velocity
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What does a sloping line show?

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  • That the object is accelerating
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Finally, what is the pattern with the steep line?

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  • Steeper the line, greater the acceleration
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