3.4 Velocity-time Graphs Flashcards
1
Q
What is the gradient of a velocity-time graph equal to
A
The acceleration
2
Q
What does a straight line of positive gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?
A
Constant acceleration
3
Q
What does a straight line of zero gradient ( isn’t going up nor down ) mean on a velocity-time graph?
A
Constant velocity or zero acceleration
4
Q
What does a straight line of constant negative gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?
A
Constant deceleration
5
Q
What does a curve with changing gradient mean on a velocity-time graph?
A
Change in acceleration/ the acceleration is changing
6
Q
What does the area under the graph represent on a velocity-time graph?
A
The total displacement of the object
7
Q
How would you calculate displacement for changing accelerations?
A
Count the squares underneath the graph
