Distance-time graphs (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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Distance-time graphs
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Y-axis on distance-time graph

Distance

X-axis on distance-time graph

Time

Slope of line on distance-time graph shows

Speed

Straight diagonal line on distance-time graph

Constant speed

Steeper line on distance-time graph means

Faster speed

Curved line getting steeper

Accelerating/speeding up

Curved line getting flatter

Decelerating/slowing down

Horizontal flat line on distance-time graph

Stationary/not moving

Speed formula from distance-time graph

change in distancechange in time\frac{\text{change in distance}}{\text{change in time}}

Average speed formula

total distancetotal time\frac{\text{total distance}}{\text{total time}}

Curved lines on distance-time graph indicate

Changing speed

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