Velocity-Time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
A positive linear gradient shows us the….
A
acceleration of the object
2
Q
A negative linear gradient show us the…
A
deceleration of the object
3
Q
How do you calculate the Gradient?
A
Gradient = Change in velocity / Time Taken
4
Q
What does a steeper gradient mean?
A
Greater the acceleration
5
Q
What do straight linear gradients indicate?
A
Acceleration is constant OR uniform
6
Q
What does the area underneath the graph show us?
A
The DISPLACEMENT (also works for non-linear velocity-time graphs)
7
Q
What does the area underneath a SPEED-TIME graph show us?
A
The DISTANCE travelled
