Velocity/Time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What does a horizontal line mean?
A
Constant velocity
2
Q
What does a sloping line mean?
A
Accelerating
3
Q
If the line is sloping down to the right what does it mean?
A
The object is decelerating
4
Q
How do you find the acceleration on the graph?
A
By the gradient
5
Q
How do you find the distance from the graph?
A
Calculate the area
6
Q
How do you calculate the distance in an experiment?
A
Using light gates
7
Q
What does a negative velocity mean?
A
The object is moving in opposite directions
