Velocity-Time Graphs (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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Velocity-Time Graphs
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Gradient on v-t graph represents

Acceleration

Steeper gradient on v-t graph means

Greater acceleration

Negative gradient on v-t graph indicates

Deceleration (slowing down)

Horizontal line on v-t graph means

Constant velocity (steady speed)

Line at 0 velocity on v-t graph means object is

Stationary

Area under line on v-t graph represents

Distance travelled

Method to calculate area for straight lines on v-t graph

Geometry (rectangles or triangles)

Method to estimate area for curved line on v-t graph

Counting the squares under the curve

Curved line on v-t graph indicates

Acceleration is changing

When is average speed calculated

When speed changes during motion

How to find average speed

Total distance travelled ÷\div total time taken

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