Topic 9 velocity time graphs Flashcards
(10 cards)
What goes on the x axis on a velocity time graph
Time
What goes on the y axis on a velocity time graph
Velocity
What does a flat line mean
Constant velocity
What does a horizontal line mean
Change in velocity
What does the gradient represent in a velocity time graph
Acceleration
What does the area under the line represent
Distance travelled
What would backwards motion look like
The line would go under the graph. Y axis goes in negative
What does a steep gradient mean
Fast increase or decrease in velocity
What does a shallow gradient mean
Slow increase or decrease in velocity