Velocity time graphs

Question 1

Identify the following forms of motion on a 𝑣 − 𝑡 graph: uniform velocity (including zero), uniform acceleration, non-uniform acceleration

Answer 1

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Question 2

Use the gradient of a 𝑣 − 𝑡 graph to determine

Answer 2

• Acceleration

Question 3

Use the area between a 𝑣 − 𝑡 curve and the t-axis to determine

Answer 3

• Displacement

Question 4

Appreciate the potential differences between a 𝑣 − 𝑡 graph and a simple speed-time graph

Answer 4

• The velocity time graph focuses on direction
• You can have negative values on a velocity time graph
• The gradient of a velocity time graph gives acceleration