Velocity/ time graphs Flashcards
1
Q
Area of a triangle
A
1/2 base x height
2
Q
Area of a rectangle
A
Base x Height
3
Q
Horizontal line
A
Constant speed/ constant velocity
4
Q
Diagonal line
A
Constant acceleration
5
Q
Calculating acceleration
A
Gradient = change in speed or velocity divided by the change in time
6
Q
Distance travelled
A
Area under the graph
7
Q
Calculating distance
A
Divide the area under the graph into rectangles and triangles then calculate the area.
