3.2 Displacement And Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
Define displacement
A
Displacement is the distance travelled in a particular direction
2
Q
Define velocity
A
The rate of change of displacement
3
Q
Negative displacement on a displacement-time graph indicates…
A
The object has moved below/backwards from its original starting position
4
Q
The gradient on a displacement-time graph indicates…
A
The objects velocity
5
Q
The area under a velocity-time graph represents…
A
The objects displacement
6
Q
A curve on a displacement-time graph represents…
A
Acceleration
7
Q
Define average velocity
A
The change in displacement / time taken
