2.1 Motion Flashcards
In a distance - time graph what is an upward curve? Downward curve?
Accelerating
Decelerating
In a distance - time graph what is a horizontal line?
Stationary
In a distance - time graph what is a steep diagonal line?
Fast constant speed
In a distance - time graph what is a gradual diagonal line?
A normal constant speed
What does the gradient of a distance - time graph represent?
Speed
On a distance - time graph: the steeper the gradient the…
Greater the speed
On a velocity time graph what is an upwards diagonal line?
Acceleration
Increasing velocity
On a velocity time graph what is a horizontal line?
Constant rate/speed/velocity
On a velocity time graph what is an downwards diagonal line?
Decelerating
Decreasing velocity
What does the gradient represent on a velocity - time graph?
Acceleration
What is the total area under a velocity - time graph show?
The distance travelled
What is the unit for acceleration?
M/s2
