distance and velocity time graphs Flashcards

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1
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on a distance time graph what does a straight line show?

A

an object at rest

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2
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a diagonal line with a less steep gradient shows what on a distance time graph?

A

constant speed

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3
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what does a diagonal line with a steeper gradient show on a distance time graph?

A

faster constant speed

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4
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what does a diagonal line with a not very steep gradient show on a distance time graph?

A

slower constant speed

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5
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how to figure out distance from a velocity time graph?

A

area under graph

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6
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what does a straight line on a velocity time graph show?

A

constant speed

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7
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what goes on the x axis in both distance time graphs and velocity time graphs?

A

time

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8
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what is the definition of velocity?

A

change in distance per unit time

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9
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what is the definition of acceleration?

A

rate of change of velocity

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10
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what is the formula for acceleration?

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A= v-u/t

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